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Buffalo County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 1,844 students, in a county of 13,393 residents.

Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
1,844
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,479
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.3%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mondovi School District
911 students · 4 districts in Buffalo County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Buffalo County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.9% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mondovi ElementaryMondoviElementaryPK-05493·
Cochrane-Fountain City ElementaryFountain CityElementaryPK-06290·
Cochrane-Fountain City HighFountain CityHigh07-12270·
Mondovi HighMondoviHigh09-12250·
Alma ElementaryAlmaElementaryPK-08173·
Mondovi MiddleMondoviMiddle06-08168·
Alma HighAlmaHigh09-1265·
Gilmanton ElementaryGilmantonElementaryPK-0457·
Gilmanton HighGilmantonHigh09-1239·
Gilmanton MiddleGilmantonMiddle05-0839·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County, Wisconsin has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,844 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Buffalo County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Buffalo County?
Mondovi School District is the largest school district in Buffalo County, serving approximately 911 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Buffalo County?
Buffalo County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 13,393, with a median age of 47. About 19.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Buffalo County?
Median household income in Buffalo County is $70,479, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Buffalo County?
Approximately 22.1% of adults 25 and older in Buffalo County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Buffalo County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 36.3% of students in Buffalo County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wisconsin county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buffalo County schools?
Across Buffalo County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Buffalo County?
Buffalo County residents are approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Buffalo County is owner-occupied?
Buffalo County has about 6,522 housing units, of which roughly 77.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data