Birchwood School District

Birchwood, Wisconsin — 6 schools

267
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$18,153
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Birchwood School District operates 6 public schools serving 267 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 224 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washburn County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,153 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 79.6% local, 10.6% state, and 9.7% 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 $86,446 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #178 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 43.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Birchwood Elementary accounts for 38.4% of all Birchwood School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Birchwood 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

Birchwood School District school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Birchwood School District school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 86 students (highest), a spread of 79 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Birchwood School District chronic absenteeism rate is 43.8% — 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?

9.7%
Federal
10.6%
State
79.6%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
178 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$672
Studio/mo
$743
1 BR/mo
$975
2 BR/mo
$1,169
3 BR/mo
$1,291
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,446
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 6 schools in Birchwood School District.

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
43.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Birchwood School District

School Enrollment
Birchwood Elementary
86
Birchwood High
59
Birchwood Middle
36
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter
25
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter
11
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Charter
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Birchwood School District?

Birchwood School District has 6 schools, including 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 267 students.

How much does Birchwood School District spend per student?

Birchwood School District spends $18,153 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #178 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Birchwood School District?

The average teacher salary in Birchwood School District is $86,446 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Birchwood School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Birchwood School District?

Birchwood School District students are 95.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Birchwood School District?

Birchwood School District has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #178 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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