For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 537 students in Cochrane-Fountain City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cochrane-Fountain City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
537 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cochrane-Fountain City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,425 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,311 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,425
$17,038
Spending / Student
$15,311
$17,011
Best Cochrane-Fountain City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cochrane-Fountain City School District?
Cochrane-Fountain City School District manages 2 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Cochrane-Fountain City School District?
Cochrane-Fountain City School District is ranked #259 out of 443 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 Cochrane-Fountain City School District?
92% of Cochrane-Fountain City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cochrane-Fountain City School District?
Cochrane-Fountain City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Cochrane-Fountain City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,311 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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