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Fort Atkinson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,263 students in Fort Atkinson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
2,263 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Atkinson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,952 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,908 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,952
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,908
$17,161
Best Fort Atkinson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,263 students.
What is the rank of Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District is ranked #142 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Atkinson School District?
76% of Fort Atkinson School District students are White, 18% 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 $18,908 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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