Laona School District

5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541-9375
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Laona 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 Laona School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
287 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laona School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#182 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
40%
35-39%
38%
50-59%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.53
% American Indian
17%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
72%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,387 is higher than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,387
$17,035
Spending / Student
$15,780
$17,007

Best Laona School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Laona High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laona School District?
Laona School District manages 2 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Laona School District?
Laona School District is ranked #195 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laona School District?
72% of Laona School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laona School District?
Laona School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Laona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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