B−
Alma School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Alma, Nelson, Belvidere, Nelson, Alma and Lincoln, and parts of Modena and Montana.
Students
264
Schools
2
Spent per student
$18,812
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
Debt
$1.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Alma School District
- School Grade B−: better than 45% of Wisconsin districts
- Spends 14% more per student than the WI average
- 13 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10% since 2020
- Debt of $1.9M, about $7,121 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Patch Grove.
PK–4River Ridge ElementaryRiver Ridge School District
5–8River Ridge MiddleRiver Ridge School District
9–12River Ridge HighRiver Ridge School District
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,812 per student · 14% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 49%Support & administration 31%Other 21%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 48%State 42%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
240’20
246’21
238’22
245’23
264’24
Up 10% since 2020.
Students
White 95%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.