14.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
≈ 58,000
Teachers
$60,000
Average teacher salary
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 14.9 | 15.4 |
National ranking
Wisconsin ranks #17 of 36 states by student-teacher ratio.
| #1 | Vermont | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 5 |
| #3 | New Hampshire | 11 |
| #4 | North Dakota | 11.5 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.5 |
| #6 | Rhode Island | 12 |
| #7 | New Jersey | 12.2 |
| #8 | Massachusetts | 12.9 |
| #9 | Delaware | 13 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 13.6 |
| #11 | Missouri | 13.9 |
| #12 | Montana | 14.1 |
| #13 | Virginia | 14.2 |
| #14 | Illinois | 14.5 |
| #15 | Louisiana | 14.5 |
| #16 | Texas | 14.7 |
| #17 | Wisconsin | 14.9 |
| #18 | Washington | 14.9 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 15.1 |
| #20 | Tennessee | 15.2 |
| #21 | Georgia | 15.2 |
| #22 | Minnesota | 15.4 |
| #23 | Florida | 15.5 |
| #24 | Kentucky | 15.5 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 15.5 |
| #26 | Ohio | 16.5 |
| #27 | Indiana | 17.3 |
| #28 | Colorado | 17.5 |
| #29 | Michigan | 17.9 |
| #30 | Oregon | 18.9 |
| #31 | Nevada | 19 |
| #32 | California | 22 |
| #33 | Utah | 22 |
| #34 | Arizona | 22 |
| #35 | Pennsylvania | $21,985 |
| #36 | New York | $29,873 |
Overview
This page tracks student-teacher ratios for Wisconsin, part of our education data. Student-teacher ratio stands at 14.9:1. Compared to the U.S. average, Wisconsin reports 14.9 for student-teacher ratio versus 15.4 nationally. Wisconsin ranks #17 of 36 states by student-teacher ratio.
Did you know?
- Wisconsin's student-teacher ratio beats the national average, though teacher turnover rose sharply after Act 10 in 2011.