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Fontana J8 School District

450 S Main St
Fontana, WI 53125-1232
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fontana J8 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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 203 students in Fontana J8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏ in Fontana J8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
1 School
2,218 Schools
# Students
203 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fontana J8 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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#136 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
40%
45-49%
38%
40-49%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,207 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,571 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% 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
$23,207
$17,045
Spending / Student
$22,571
$17,018

Best Fontana J8 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fontana Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 S Main St
Fontana, WI 53125
(262) 275-6881
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fontana J8 School District?
Fontana J8 School District manages 1 public schools serving 203 students.
What is the rank of Fontana J8 School District?
Fontana J8 School District is ranked #137 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fontana J8 School District?
91% of Fontana J8 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fontana J8 School District?
Fontana J8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Fontana J8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,571 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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