Fall River School District Superintendent Dennis Birr (2023) | Fall River School District
Fall River School District Superintendent Dennis Birr (2023) | Fall River School District
Of the 7,576 students attending Columbia County district schools, 86.1% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Columbia County's districts, making up 7.9% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Columbia County districts, representing 86.9% of the student body.
Lodi School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 1.6% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Columbia County.
Wisconsin's lawmakers have approved over $5.5 billion in funding for schools for the 2024-25 school year, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. The budget allocates an additional $325 per pupil aid for each year of the biennium, as well as more than $90 million in increased funding for special education.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria-Friesland School District | White | 76.5% | 328 |
| Columbus School District | White | 82.9% | 1,123 |
| Fall River School District | White | 84.9% | 484 |
| Lodi School District | White | 90.8% | 1,461 |
| Pardeeville Area School District | White | 93.4% | 863 |
| Portage Community School District | White | 79.3% | 1,975 |
| Poynette School District | White | 91.6% | 990 |
| Rio Community School District | White | 92.6% | 352 |
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