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2,896 students enrolled in Jackson County school districts in 2023-24 school year

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Black River Falls School District Superintendent Shelly Severson (2023) | Black River Falls School District

Black River Falls School District Superintendent Shelly Severson (2023) | Black River Falls School District

There were 2,896 students enrolled in Jackson County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that 11th grade had the biggest classes with 238 students, while kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 176 students.

Countywide, Black River Falls School District welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Jackson County.

Nearly 850,000 students were enrolled in Wisconsin schools in the 2021-22 school year. This is a 0.85% decrease from the year before. In sharp contrast to declining public school figures, enrollment in charter schools rose 4.5% to more than 52,000.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 14 students in a Wisconsin classroom, compared to the national average of 1:16.

AAA State of Play considered Wisconsin to have the 14th best teacher to student ratio in the U.S.

Enrollment in Jackson County Over 10 Years
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Enrollment in Jackson County Districts Schools During 2023-24 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2023-24Total Enrollment in 2022-23% Change from Previous Year
Alma Center School District573587-2.4
Black River Falls School District1,6031,5722
Melrose-Mindoro School District720757-4.9

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