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3 schools in Washburn School District

Wisconsin · 547 students · 1 city

Washburn School District in Wisconsin runs 3 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 547 students (an average of 182 per school).

4-year change in Washburn School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
547
-35 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Washburn School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
60.2%#84 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
547#277 of 290#8,994 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#250 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.1:1#56 of 290#2,167 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
38.8%#112 of 289#5,667 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 Washburn School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 553 to 547 students (down 1%) and from 46 to 45 full-time teachers (down 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
Washburn ElementaryWashburnElementaryPK-06285
Washburn HighWashburnHigh09-12182
Washburn MiddleWashburnMiddle07-0880

About Washburn School District

Washburn School District is a small public-school district in Wisconsin. The district maintains 3 schools and instructs approximately 547 students.

On the school-mix side, Washburn School District comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 182 in this district, lower than the Wisconsin typical of 370.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 547 students, contracted 6% from the 582 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Washburn School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Washburn School District?
Washburn School District operates 3 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 547 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Washburn School District?
Washburn School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Washburn School District?
Washburn Elementary is the largest public school in Washburn School District by enrollment, with approximately 285 students.
What grade levels does Washburn School District serve?
Washburn School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.