C+
Iola-Scandinavia School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Iola, Scandinavia, Iola, St. Lawrence, Helvetia, Harrison and Scandinavia, and parts of Amherst, New Hope and Wyoming.
Students
577
Schools
2
Spent per student
$16,303
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
32%
Debt
$0.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Iola-Scandinavia School District
- School Grade C+: better than 35% of Wisconsin districts
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $0.8M, about $1,326 per student
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency33%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,303 per student · 1% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 42%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 53%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
606’20
588’21
566’22
582’23
577’24
Down 4.8% since 2020.
Students
White 93%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.