De Soto Area School District
440 Students
5 Schools
District Overview
Located at 615 Main Street in De Soto, Wisconsin, the De Soto Area School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families across a scenic, rural distant landscape within the broader La Crosse-Onalaska metropolitan area. As a non-charter district operating five educational facilities, De Soto offers a fully integrated academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district provides an accessible, community-centered learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of local youth at every stage of their primary and secondary education.
With a total enrollment of 440 students from early childhood through high school graduation, the district fosters an intimate, supportive atmosphere where children receive close personal attention. This student-focused approach is anchored by a robust workforce of roughly 139 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 79 dedicated classroom teachers, three instructional aides, and over 57 support staff personnel. This generous staffing commitment creates exceptionally favorable educator-to-student coverage, enabling personalized instruction and comprehensive support services. Families, prospective students, and education researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out directly via phone or visit their official website at desoto.k12.wi.us.
With a total enrollment of 440 students from early childhood through high school graduation, the district fosters an intimate, supportive atmosphere where children receive close personal attention. This student-focused approach is anchored by a robust workforce of roughly 139 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 79 dedicated classroom teachers, three instructional aides, and over 57 support staff personnel. This generous staffing commitment creates exceptionally favorable educator-to-student coverage, enabling personalized instruction and comprehensive support services. Families, prospective students, and education researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out directly via phone or visit their official website at desoto.k12.wi.us.
5
Total Schools
440
Total Students
78.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 410 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White410 (93.2%)
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Two or More14 (3.2%)
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Hispanic11 (2.5%)
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American Indian3 (0.7%)
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Black1 (0.2%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 1 Charter School |
| Number of schools: | 5 |
| Students: | 440* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 78.7* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.6 |
Schools in De Soto Area School District
Found 5 Schools
133 Students
High School 9th - 12th
101 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
9 Students
Other K - 12th
92 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
105 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th