McFarland School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 5101 Farwell Street in McFarland, Wisconsin, the McFarland School District serves as a key educational anchor within a large suburban community in the greater Madison metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district encompasses nine operational schools that offer complete academic programming spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Grounded in the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district provides a structured and welcoming environment built to foster academic, social, and developmental growth for thousands of local families.

The district educates a vibrant student body of 5,921 pupils, representing a diverse mix of backgrounds with notable enrollment across various racial and ethnic demographics, including White, Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Asian students. To effectively support this student population, McFarland School District maintains a strong staffing infrastructure totaling 1,288 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated team includes over 688 full-time equivalent teachers, 42 instructional aides, and nearly 558 support staff members, ensuring that students receive comprehensive instructional support, tailored learning resources, and a safe, well-managed educational environment.
9
Total Schools
5,921
Total Students
688.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McFarland School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,828
Hispanic770
Black624
Asian156
Two or More490
American Indian49
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    3,828 (64.7%)
  • Hispanic
    770 (13.0%)
  • Black
    624 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    490 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    156 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    49 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in McFarland School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High4
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:4 Charter Schools
Number of schools:9
Students:5,921*
Teachers (FTE):688.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in McFarland School District
Found 9 Schools