Eau Claire Area School District
School District · Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Eau Claire Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Eau Claire Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Meadowview Elementary
Eau Claire · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Flynn Elementary
Eau Claire · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Manz Elementary
Eau Claire · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#184 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,336
$556 vs Wisconsin median
District size
10,866 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Eau Claire Area School District ranks #184 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Eau Claire Area School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meadowview Elementary (8.6/10), Flynn Elementary (8.6/10), and Manz Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Eau Claire Area School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Eau Claire Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowview Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Flynn Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Manz Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Sherman Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakeshore Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Putnam Heights Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Davey Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Northwoods Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Delong Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Eau Claire Area School District
Eau Claire Area School District is a Eau Claire, Wisconsin school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 10,866 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $14,336 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Eau Claire Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Flynn Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Eau Claire Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.7%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Eau Claire Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Eau Claire Area School District with test data.
Schools in Eau Claire Area School District
23 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Eau Claire
- Total Enrollment
- 10,866
- Teachers (FTE)
- 824
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Eau Claire Area School District?
The average composite rating for Eau Claire Area School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District spends $14,336 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Eau Claire Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Eau Claire Area School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Eau Claire Area School District?
Flynn Elementary is the highest-rated school in Eau Claire Area School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Eau Claire Area School District?
Across schools in Eau Claire Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Eau Claire Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Eau Claire Area School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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