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Wisconsin Education: 1,466 students enrolled in Forest County school districts in 2023-24 school year

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Crandon School District Superintendent Melanie Flannery (2023) | Crandon School District

Crandon School District Superintendent Melanie Flannery (2023) | Crandon School District

There were 1,466 students enrolled in Forest County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 3.2% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that fifth grade had the biggest classes with 126 students, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 76 students.

Countywide, Crandon School District welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Forest County.

Nearly 850,000 students were enrolled in Wisconsin schools in the 2021-22 school year. This is a 0.85% decrease from the year before. In sharp contrast to declining public school figures, enrollment in charter schools rose 4.5% to more than 52,000.

In 2022, there was roughly one teacher for every 14 students in a Wisconsin classroom, compared to the national average of 1:16.

AAA State of Play considered Wisconsin to have the 14th best teacher to student ratio in the U.S.

Enrollment in Forest County Over 10 Years
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Enrollment in Forest County Districts Schools During 2023-24 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2023-24Total Enrollment in 2022-23% Change from Previous Year
Crandon School District808832-2.9
Laona School District287292-1.7
Wabeno Area School District371391-5.1

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