Eau Claire Area School District

500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701-3770
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Eau Claire Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,973 students in Eau Claire Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Eau Claire Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,244 Schools
# Students
10,973 Students
826,977 Students
# Teachers
759 Teachers
59,792 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Eau Claire Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 448 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#162 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Eau Claire Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eau Claire Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eau Claire Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eau Claire Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Eau Claire Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.51
# American Indian Students
58 Students
9,542 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,082 Students
34,148 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
685 Students
108,653 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
266 Students
71,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
8,222 Students
562,162 Students
% White Students
75%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
637 Students
40,688 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
823
51,139
# Students in K Grade:
749
54,399
# Students in 1st Grade:
761
54,616
# Students in 2nd Grade:
764
55,282
# Students in 3rd Grade:
772
55,647
# Students in 4th Grade:
729
56,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
736
56,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
728
57,907
# Students in 7th Grade:
701
60,496
# Students in 8th Grade:
854
61,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
852
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
804
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
807
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
893
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,771. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,527 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$169 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Eau Claire Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$159 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Eau Claire Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,382
$16,771
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Eau Claire Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,527
$16,743
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Eau Claire Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Eau Claire Area School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Cameron St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2220 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Starr Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3200
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Manz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 E Fillmore Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3900
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Putnam Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
633 W Macarthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4200
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3832 E Hamilton Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4600
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4714 Fairfax St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-4000
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1266 Mckinley Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1430 Lee St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3300
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1010.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1111.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3110 W Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4800
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 Lake St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3400
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northwoods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Northwoods Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4100
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 8th St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4700
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1515.
South Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Mitscher Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1616.
Delong Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Vine St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1717.
Northstar Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 Abbe Hill Dr
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1818.
North High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Piedmont Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #1919.
Locust Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 Locust Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3700
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2020.
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3001
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #2121.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Balcom St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3800
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Main St
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3600
Grades: PK
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Avenue School
Alternative School
728 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3031 Epiphany Ln
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-3600
Grades: PK
| 300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District manages 24 public schools serving 10,973 students.
What is the rank of Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District is ranked #160 out of 448 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire Area School District?
75% of Eau Claire Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Eau Claire Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,527 is less than the state median of $16,743. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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