Top Rankings
Fort Atkinson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,508 students in Fort Atkinson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Fort Atkinson School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,508 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fort Atkinson School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 1% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
381 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
48 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,969 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
79%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
149
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,003 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 $17,061 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,003
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,061
$16,804
Best Fort Atkinson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Purdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Atkinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Atkinson 4k
Magnet School
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,508 students.
What is the rank of Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District is ranked #191 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Atkinson School District?
79% of Fort Atkinson School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Fort Atkinson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,061 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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