How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Milwaukee School District | Richmond School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Sussex, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 67,500 | 407 |
| Number of Schools | 156 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Milwaukee School District | Richmond School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,598 | $13,267 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 8.3% |
| State Revenue | 57.7% | 41.4% |
| Local Revenue | 27.3% | 50.2% |
Milwaukee School District
Federal State Local
Richmond School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Milwaukee School District | Richmond School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.1% | 92.2% |
| African American | 57.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.7% | 0.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Milwaukee School District | Richmond School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 152 | — |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 416.6:1 | 205:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.0% | 13.4% |
School Types
Milwaukee School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 19
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Richmond School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.