Lena School District

304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139-9488
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 304 students in Lena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Lena School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
304 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#301 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
40%
29%
38%
30-34%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,990 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,776 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,990
$17,189
Spending / Student
$20,776
$17,161

Best Lena School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lena Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Lena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lena School District?
Lena School District manages 3 public schools serving 304 students.
What is the rank of Lena School District?
Lena School District is ranked #321 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lena School District?
96% of Lena School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lena School District?
Lena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Lena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,776 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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