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Wisconsin Education: 2,829 students enrolled in Lafayette County school districts in 2024-25 school year

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Black Hawk School District Superintendent William Chambers (2023) | Black Hawk School District

Black Hawk School District Superintendent William Chambers (2023) | Black Hawk School District

There were 2,829 students enrolled in Lafayette County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 0.3% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that eighth grade had the largest enrollment, with 216 students, while first grade saw the smallest, with 179 students.

Countywide, Darlington Community School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.

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

Wisconsin ranked 29th in the U.S. for student-to-teacher ratio at 14:1, according to a study by AAA State of Play.

Enrollment in Lafayette County Over 10 Years
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Enrollment in Lafayette County During 2024-25 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Argyle School District2972844.6%
Belmont Community School District381387-1.6%
Benton School District2232182.3%
Black Hawk School District335353-5.1%
Darlington Community School District8998901%
Pecatonica Area School District369393-6.1%
Shullsburg School District3253124.2%

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