How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Portage Community School District | Rice Lake Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portage, Wisconsin | Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 2,116 | 2,186 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Portage Community School District | Rice Lake Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,755 | $15,081 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| State Revenue | 47.1% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 42.2% | 50.1% |
Portage Community School District
Federal State Local
Rice Lake Area School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Portage Community School District | Rice Lake Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 82.8% |
| African American | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.5% | 35.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Portage Community School District | Rice Lake Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 203:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 12.4% |
School Types
Portage Community School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Rice Lake Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.