Lancaster Community School District
991 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 231 N Sheridan St in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the Lancaster Community School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within a distant rural setting near the greater Platteville region. As an open, traditional public school system, the district operates three schools designed to guide students through every stage of their academic journey, offering a continuous curriculum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 991 students—comprising 500 male and 491 female learners—the district maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. Class sizes remain remarkably stable throughout the elementary and secondary levels, scaling seamlessly from 49 early childhood learners up through robust high school cohorts, including 89 ninth graders and 81 graduating seniors.
Behind this student body is a substantial professional workforce dedicated to academic instruction and institutional support. The district employs approximately 296 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a core teaching team of 156 full-time equivalent educators alongside instructional aides and nearly 139 dedicated support staff. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures low student-to-teacher ratios and comprehensive campus care tailored to individual student needs. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers looking to learn more about the Lancaster Community School District can contact the main administration at (608) 723-2175 or visit their official website at http://www.lancastersd.k12.wi.us.
Behind this student body is a substantial professional workforce dedicated to academic instruction and institutional support. The district employs approximately 296 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a core teaching team of 156 full-time equivalent educators alongside instructional aides and nearly 139 dedicated support staff. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures low student-to-teacher ratios and comprehensive campus care tailored to individual student needs. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers looking to learn more about the Lancaster Community School District can contact the main administration at (608) 723-2175 or visit their official website at http://www.lancastersd.k12.wi.us.
3
Total Schools
991
Total Students
156.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 926 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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White926 (93.4%)
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Hispanic38 (3.8%)
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Two or More13 (1.3%)
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Black11 (1.1%)
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Asian3 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 3 |
| Students: | 991* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 156.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.3 |
Schools in Lancaster Community School District
Found 3 Schools
325 Students
High School 9th - 12th
231 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
435 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th