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2 schools in Spencer School District

Wisconsin · 619 students · 1 city

Spencer School District's footprint covers 2 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 619 (an average of 310 per school).

4-year change in Spencer School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
619
+9 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Spencer School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
619#259 of 290#8,624 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#286 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#81 of 290#2,491 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
37.5%#123 of 289#5,824 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 Spencer School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 707 to 619 students (down 12%) and from 49 to 50 full-time teachers (up 2%), 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
Spencer Junior High/HighSpencerHigh06-12329
Spencer ElementarySpencerElementaryPK-05290

About Spencer School District

Spencer School District is a low-population Wisconsin school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 619.

In terms of grade levels, Spencer School District covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Spencer School District runs about 310 students per school, 16% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 370.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 619 students, remained close to its prior level from the 610 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Spencer School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Spencer School District?
Spencer School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 619 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Spencer School District?
Spencer School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Spencer School District?
Spencer Junior High/High is the largest public school in Spencer School District by enrollment, with approximately 329 students.
What grade levels does Spencer School District serve?
Spencer School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.