White students were the most represented ethnic group within Richland County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Of the 1,419 students attending Richland County schools, 83.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 10.5% of Richland County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Richland County, representing 83.9% of the student body.
Countywide, Ithaca Elementary School had the most even distribution of races, which included 94.5% white students, 2.8% multiracial students, 2.1% Hispanic students, and 0.7% Pacific Islander students.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 3.5% compared to the previous year.
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 Mathematics Snapshot Report for Wisconsin Grade 8, there remains a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. White students outperformed Black students by an average of 50 points, and Hispanic students scored on average 32 points lower than their white peers.
| School Name | Most Represented Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Elementary School | White | 94.5% | 145 |
| Ithaca High School | White | 87.6% | 105 |
| Ithaca Middle School | White | 91.3% | 69 |
| Richland Center High School | White | 82.6% | 512 |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | White | 81.8% | 275 |
| Richland Center Primary School | White | 76.1% | 301 |
| Richland Online Academy | White | 91.7% | 12 |
