Phelps School District

4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 88 students in Phelps School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Phelps School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
88 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Phelps School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#432 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

15%
40%

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

11-19%
38%

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

21-39%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

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

(2022-23)
13.8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.54

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

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2005–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
14%

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

% Black
1%
9%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
93%
66%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%

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

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $44,307 is higher 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 $42,068 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,725 MM

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

Spending
$4 MM
$15,218 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$44,307
$19,507

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

Spending / Student
$42,068
$18,878

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

Best Phelps School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Phelps School District?
Phelps School District manages 2 public schools serving 88 students.
What is the rank of Phelps School District?
Phelps School District is ranked #424 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps School District?
93% of Phelps School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phelps School District?
Phelps School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Phelps School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,068 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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