Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

Pembine, Wisconsin — 2 schools

235
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,758
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District operates 2 public schools serving 235 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 226 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marinette County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,758 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 71.9% local, 17.8% state, and 10.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $96,419 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #72 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 38.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Pembine Elementary accounts for 61.5% of all Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District chronic absenteeism rate is 38.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
17.8%
State
71.9%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
72 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marinette County county, where this district is located.

$741
Studio/mo
$745
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,167
3 BR/mo
$1,457
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$96,419
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District.

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

School Enrollment
Pembine Elementary
139
Pembine High
87

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 235 students.

How much does Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District spend per student?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District spends $23,758 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #72 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District?

The average teacher salary in Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District is $96,419 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marinette County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District students are 92.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #72 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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