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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wisconsin Education: 5,780 students enrolled in Dunn County school districts in 2024-25 school year

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Elk Mound Area School District Superintendent Eric T. Wright (2023) | Elk Mound Area School District

Elk Mound Area School District Superintendent Eric T. Wright (2023) | Elk Mound Area School District

There were 5,780 students enrolled in Dunn County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 1% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that sixth grade had the largest enrollment, with 447 students, while kindergarten saw the smallest, with 323 students.

Countywide, Menomonie Area School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Dunn County.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 Mathematics Snapshot Report for Wisconsin Grade 8, there remains a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. White students outperformed Black students by an average of 50 points, and Hispanic students scored on average 32 points lower than their white peers.

Enrollment in Dunn County Over 10 Years
01,2002,4003,6004,8006,0002024-252023-242022-232021-222020-212019-202018-192017-182016-172015-165,7805,7805,8385,8385,9195,9195,9765,9765,8175,8176,1026,1026,1406,1406,1466,1466,0686,0686,1116,111

Enrollment in Dunn County During 2024-25 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Boyceville Community School District6936930
Colfax School District7167051.6%
Elk Mound Area School District1,1721,196-2%
Menomonie Area School District3,1993,244-1.4%

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