New Glarus School District

District Overview
Located at 1701 2nd Street in New Glarus, Wisconsin, the New Glarus School District provides a comprehensive public education framework within the greater Madison metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across three dedicated campuses, the district offers a continuous educational continuum serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural community context, New Glarus pairs the close-knit feel of a small town with robust academic programming, fostering a supportive environment for its 953 enrolled students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

To support its student body, the district relies on a strong professional team, employing approximately 138 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and support staff, bringing total district personnel to more than 242 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable staffing model ensures attentive instruction and tailored support for a balanced student population comprising 463 female and 490 male learners from diverse backgrounds. For families, prospective students, and educational researchers examining rural district performance in southern Wisconsin, the New Glarus School District represents a well-resourced community institution; further details on district offerings can be accessed through their official website at ngsd.k12.wi.us.
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Total Schools
953
Total Students
137.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Glarus School District
Demographic Student Count
White859
Hispanic46
Black6
Asian9
Two or More31
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    859 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    31 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.9%)
  • Black
    6 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in New Glarus School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:953*
Teachers (FTE):137.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in New Glarus School District
Found 3 Schools