Wisconsin Fast Facts

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  • 36%

    Wisconsin residents think K–12 education in Wisconsin is headed in the right direction.

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

Wisconsin K–12 Education Spending

$13.1 Billion

Total Wisconsin Public Education Revenue

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Wisconsin Student Transportation

  • $992

    Avg. District Busing Expenditure Per Pupil

  • 6.6%

    Total Spending Per Pupil

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Inter-District

Receiving districts must provide transportation for students with a disability. Low-income parents may apply to state for reimbursement.

Charter School

If a charter school chooses to provide transportation, it is eligible for state transportation aid.

Private School

With some exceptions, school boards operating high schools must provide transportation for K–12 private school students if distance and attendance-zone requirements are met.

State Student Transportation Statutes

Inter-District: Wis.Stat. Ann. §§ 118.51; 115.82, 121.54

Charter Schools: Wis. Stat. Ann. §§ 118.40 and 121.58

Private Schools: Wis. Stats. §121.54

Transporting School Choice Students, 2020