North Fond Du Lac School District

1115 Thurke Ave
North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937-1145
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,554 students in North Fond Du Lac School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in North Fond Du Lac School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,554 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

North 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#388 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Fond Du Lac   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North 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.
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North 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.
27%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North 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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North 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:

0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
381 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
27 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,037 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
67%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
85
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
92
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,064 in this school district is less 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 $15,496 is less 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
$25 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North 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
$24 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of North 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
$16,064
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North 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
$15,496
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North 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 North Fond Du Lac School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Learning Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1098 Prospect Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3757
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Bessie Allen Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3754
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3740
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
923 Minnesota Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3762
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exploration Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
325 Mckinley St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 929-3740
Grades: 9-10
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treffert Way For The Exceptional Mind
Charter School
705 Minnesota Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
(920) 266-8199
Grades: K-8
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Fond Du Lac School District?
North Fond Du Lac School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,554 students.
What is the rank of North Fond Du Lac School District?
North Fond Du Lac School District is ranked #392 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Fond Du Lac School District?
67% of North Fond Du Lac School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Fond Du Lac School District?
North Fond Du Lac School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is North Fond Du Lac School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,496 is less 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: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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