Fond Du Lac School District

72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935-4956
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fond Du Lac School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,419 students in Fond Du Lac School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Fond Du Lac School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
6,419 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
459 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Fond Du Lac School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#303 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fond Du Lac   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fond Du Lac   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fond Du Lac   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fond Du Lac   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fond Du Lac   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.53
# American Indian Students
21 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
209 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,219 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
562 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
3,936 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
61%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
471 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
445
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
431
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
441
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
457
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
456
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
451
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
453
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
452
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
503
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
504
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
503
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,499 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,031 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fond Du Lac   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$141 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fond Du Lac   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,499
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fond Du Lac   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,031
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fond Du Lac   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fond Du Lac School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Grades: 5-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 S Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Rosenow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
290 Weis Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Theisen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Fond Du Lac High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Campus Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,928 students
Rank: #99.
Sabish Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Candy Ln
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1111.
Pier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Old Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Morningside Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1414.
Chegwin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Grades: PK
| 228 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,419 students.
What is the rank of Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District is ranked #305 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fond Du Lac School District?
61% of Fond Du Lac School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Fond Du Lac School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,031 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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