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American Schools / State detail

Wisconsin

Wisconsin spent $14,850 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #26 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,850
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#26/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.6:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
811,897
$12,056,471,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
12%
State
43%
Local
45%
Biggest districts in Wisconsin
  1. Milwaukee School District 67,500 $18,815
  2. Madison Metropolitan School District 25,237 $17,411
  3. Kenosha School District 19,069 $14,636
  4. Green Bay Area Public School District 18,922 $15,394
  5. Racine Unified School District 16,182 $16,095
  6. Appleton Area School District 15,270 $13,085

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.