How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sun Prairie Area School District | Wausau School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 8,350 | 7,899 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 20 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sun Prairie Area School District | Wausau School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,689 | $15,133 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 43.6% | 51.1% |
| Local Revenue | 49.0% | 38.2% |
Sun Prairie Area School District
Federal State Local
Wausau School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sun Prairie Area School District | Wausau School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.1% | 63.4% |
| African American | 14.9% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 18.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.1% | 40.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sun Prairie Area School District | Wausau School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 365.7:1 | 324.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.5% | 20.2% |
School Types
Sun Prairie Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Wausau School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.