Manawa School District Superintendent Ryan M. Peterson (2023) | Manawa School District
Manawa School District Superintendent Ryan M. Peterson (2023) | Manawa School District
Of the 7,654 students attending Waupaca County district schools, 85.7% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Waupaca County's districts, making up 9% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Waupaca County districts, representing 86.4% of the student body.
Clintonville School District, Waupaca School District and Weyauwega-Fremont School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 0.2% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Waupaca County.
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clintonville School District | White | 80.7% | 1,129 |
| Iola-Scandinavia School District | White | 92.6% | 579 |
| Manawa School District | White | 87.9% | 528 |
| Marion School District | White | 91% | 488 |
| New London School District | White | 83.4% | 2,042 |
| Waupaca School District | White | 86.3% | 2,066 |
| Weyauwega-Fremont School District | White | 87.1% | 822 |
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