Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District

17511 N Main
Galesville, WI 54630
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,393 students in Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau 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 Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#154 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
44%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.4%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
9%

Showing 2004–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,065 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$24 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,056
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,065
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22750 Washington St
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Trempealeau Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24231 5th St
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19650 Prairie Ridge Ln
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Galesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17151 French Rd
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17511 N Main
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,393 students.
What is the rank of Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District is ranked #137 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
89% of Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District?
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,065 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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