How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ashland School District | West Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ashland, Wisconsin | West Salem, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 1,855 | 1,861 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ashland School District | West Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,926 | $13,469 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 8.5% |
| State Revenue | 62.2% | 47.0% |
| Local Revenue | 22.3% | 44.5% |
Ashland School District
Federal State Local
West Salem School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ashland School District | West Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 91.9% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.1% | 18.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ashland School District | West Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 289.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.8% | 7.9% |
School Types
Ashland School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
West Salem School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.