Hartford J1 School District

402 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hartford J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,301 students in Hartford J1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Hartford J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,301 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hartford J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#187 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
40%
35%
38%
56%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
75%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,767 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,392 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,767
$17,189
Spending / Student
$19,392
$17,161

Best Hartford J1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,301 students.
What is the rank of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District is ranked #185 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford J1 School District?
75% of Hartford J1 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartford J1 School District?
Hartford J1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Hartford J1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,392 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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