Saint Francis School District

4225 S Lake Dr
Saint Francis, WI 53235-5941
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,106 students in Saint Francis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Saint Francis School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,106 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saint Francis 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#302 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
40%
35%
38%
31%
44%
87%
90.5%
(2022-23)
27.2%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.54
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
14%
% Black
9%
9%
% White
46%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,462 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 $35,156 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$15,725 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$15,218 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,462
$19,507
Spending / Student
$35,156
$18,878

Best Saint Francis School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Glen Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 E Bolivar Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3680 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 482-8400
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Saint Francis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 S Lake Dr
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 747-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saint Francis School District?
Saint Francis School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,106 students.
What is the rank of Saint Francis School District?
Saint Francis School District is ranked #290 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Francis School District?
46% of Saint Francis School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saint Francis School District?
Saint Francis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Saint Francis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,156 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,106 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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