Hartford J1 School District

402 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hartford J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,429 students in Hartford J1 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 Hartford J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
1,429 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hartford J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#199 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
39%
35%
38%
56%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
78%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,817 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,655
$17,011

Best Hartford J1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,429 students.
What is the rank of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District is ranked #201 out of 444 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford J1 School District?
78% of Hartford J1 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hartford J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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