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2 schools in Alma Center School District

Wisconsin · 589 students · 2 cities

Parents inside Alma Center School District pick from 2 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 589 students (an average school size of 295).

4-year change in Alma Center School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
589
-12 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Alma Center School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
589#265 of 290#8,773 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#259 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.2:1#57 of 290#2,182 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
54.5%#31 of 289#3,517 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Alma Center School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 527 to 589 students (up 12%) and from 39 to 48 full-time teachers (up 23%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lincoln ElementaryMerrillanElementaryPK-06339
Lincoln Jr/Sr High SchoolAlma CenterHigh07-12250

About Alma Center School District

Alma Center School District is a sparse public-school district in Wisconsin. The district runs 2 schools and instructs approximately 589 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Alma Center School District spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 295 in this district, lower than the Wisconsin typical of 370.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Alma Center School District has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 601 students to 589.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Alma Center School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 589 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Alma Center School District?
Alma Center School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Alma Center School District?
Lincoln Elementary is the largest public school in Alma Center School District by enrollment, with approximately 339 students.
What grade levels does Alma Center School District serve?
Alma Center School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.
What cities does Alma Center School District serve?
Alma Center School District operates schools in Merrillan, Alma Center across Wisconsin.