Top Rankings
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,878 students in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
4,878 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
# American Indian Students
30 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
65 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
4,370 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
317
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
330
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
319
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
364
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
361
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
355
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
388
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,303 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,947 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,303
$16,747
Spending / Student
$16,947
$16,719
Best Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stillson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16556 50th Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2412
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2412
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Jim Falls Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13643 198th St
Jim Falls, WI 54748
(715) 720-3260
Jim Falls, WI 54748
(715) 720-3260
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Halmstad Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 E South Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2415
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2415
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 A St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Miles St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2405
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2405
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Falls High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Terrill St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2406
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #77.
Chippewa Falls Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tropicana Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2400
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #88.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Jefferson Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-3750
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-3750
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 W Elm St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Grades: PK
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,878 students.
What is the rank of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is ranked #203 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
89% of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,947 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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