The majority of students in Dunn County districts were white in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Of the 5,780 students attending Dunn County district schools, 82.6% were white. Asian students were the second largest ethnic group within Dunn County’s districts, making up 6.9% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Dunn County districts, representing 83.6% of the student body.
Elk Mound Area School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 1% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Dunn County.
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyceville Community School District | White | 89.2% | 693 |
| Colfax School District | White | 93.2% | 716 |
| Elk Mound Area School District | White | 84.6% | 1,172 |
| Menomonie Area School District | White | 78.1% | 3,199 |
