There were 58,602 students enrolled in Waukesha County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 1.4% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The county’s data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 5,180 students, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest, with just 2,929 students.
Countywide, Waukesha School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Waukesha 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.
Enrollment in Waukesha County Over 10 Years
Enrollment in Waukesha County During 2024-25 School Year
| District | Total Enrollment in 2024-25 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead UHS School District | 1,950 | 2,038 | -4.3% |
| Elmbrook School District | 7,845 | 7,863 | -0.2% |
| Hamilton School District | 5,131 | 5,119 | 0.2% |
| Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District | 1,091 | 1,108 | -1.5% |
| Kettle Moraine School District | 3,361 | 3,421 | -1.8% |
| Lake Country School District | 447 | 463 | -3.5% |
| Menomonee Falls School District | 3,876 | 3,928 | -1.3% |
| Merton Community School District | 894 | 909 | -1.7% |
| Mukwonago School District | 4,835 | 4,918 | -1.7% |
| Muskego-Norway School District | 4,602 | 4,659 | -1.2% |
| New Berlin School District | 4,334 | 4,253 | 1.9% |
| Norris School District | 31 | 37 | -16.2% |
| North Lake School District | 365 | 352 | 3.7% |
| Oconomowoc Area School District | 4,928 | 4,951 | -0.5% |
| Pewaukee School District | 2,907 | 2,932 | -0.9% |
| Richmond School District | 410 | 412 | -0.5% |
| Stone Bank School District | 241 | 285 | -15.4% |
| Swallow School District | 432 | 445 | -2.9% |
| Waukesha School District | 10,922 | 11,318 | -3.5% |
