Hartford J1 School District

402 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hartford J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,429 students in Hartford J1 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 Hartford J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,429 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hartford J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#199 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hartford J1   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartford J1   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.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartford J1   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.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hartford J1   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.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
39 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
1,120 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
78%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
115
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
109
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,817 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hartford J1   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
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hartford J1   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
$19,817
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hartford J1   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
$17,655
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hartford J1   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 Hartford J1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,429 students.
What is the rank of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District is ranked #201 out of 444 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford J1 School District?
78% of Hartford J1 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hartford J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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