How do these districts compare?
| Metric | La Crosse School District | Milwaukee School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Crosse, Wisconsin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 5,992 | 67,500 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 156 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 21.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | La Crosse School District | Milwaukee School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,341 | $19,598 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| State Revenue | 37.8% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 50.4% | 27.3% |
La Crosse School District
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Milwaukee School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | La Crosse School District | Milwaukee School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 7.1% |
| African American | 5.6% | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.3% | 85.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | La Crosse School District | Milwaukee School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 152 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 24 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 311.2:1 | 416.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.1% | 67.0% |
School Types
La Crosse School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Milwaukee School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.