Bonduel School District

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Bonduel, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Bonduel School District #251 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,593 per pupil, Bonduel School District ranks #188 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

745
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,593
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bonduel School District operates 3 public schools serving 745 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Shawano County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,593 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 46.1% local, 41.6% state, and 12.2% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 42/100, ranked #251 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 258.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bonduel Elementary, with a diversity index of 24.8/100.

Its largest campus is Bonduel Elementary, enrolling 288 students (37% of the district's total enrollment).

Bonduel Elementary accounts for 37.2% of all Bonduel School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Bonduel School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Bonduel School District student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bonduel School District is typically wider than the Bonduel School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bonduel School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Bonduel School District is typically wider than the Bonduel School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
41.6%
State
46.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
251 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Bonduel School District.

White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 21.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Bonduel School District's schools, below the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bonduel Elementary 24.8
  2. 2 Bonduel Middle 23.1
  3. 3 Bonduel High 17.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
258.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bonduel School District

School Enrollment
Bonduel Elementary
288
Bonduel High
275
Bonduel Middle
212

How Bonduel School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lakeland Uhs School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ladysmith School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wisconsin Heights School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Deerfield Community School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Coleman School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Bonduel School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bonduel School District?

Bonduel School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 745 students.

How much does Bonduel School District spend per student?

Bonduel School District spends $14,593 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #251 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Bonduel School District?

Bonduel School District students are 88.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bonduel School District?

Bonduel School District has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #251 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.