Lancaster Community School District

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.
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Total Schools
991
Total Students
156.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White926
Hispanic38
Black11
Asian3
Two or More13
  • White
    926 (93.4%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (1.3%)
  • Black
    11 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lancaster Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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