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 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,603 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
6,603 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
481 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fond Du Lac School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 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.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
# American Indian Students
28 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
209 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,155 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
574 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
4,148 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
63%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
488 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
480
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
413
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
445
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
473
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
467
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
465
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
455
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
473
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
523
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
509
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
489
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
532
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,012 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,012
$16,831
Spending / Student
$21,417
$16,804
Best Fond Du Lac School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
706 Prairie Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2901
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Military Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6722
Grades: 5-12
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 S Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Rosenow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
290 Weis Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Theisen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2850
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Fond Du Lac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Campus Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-3000
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #99.
Sabish Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Peters Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2800
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1010.
Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Candy Ln
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2835
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Pier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Old Pioneer Rd
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2868
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Morningside Dr
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-6900
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
475 W Arndt St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1414.
Chegwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 E Merrill Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning In Fond Du Lac
Magnet School
72 W 9th St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-6500
Grades: PK
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,603 students.
What is the rank of Fond Du Lac School District?
Fond Du Lac School District is ranked #303 out of 445 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?
63% of Fond Du Lac School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% 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 $21,417 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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