Cameron School District

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Cameron, Wisconsin - 5 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Cameron School District #322 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,944 per pupil, Cameron School District ranks #328 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,151
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,944
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cameron School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,151 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 2 high, 1 elementary 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 Barron County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,944 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.3% local, 46.8% state, and 9.9% 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 30/100, ranked #322 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.

a 343.3:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Star Academy, with a diversity index of 19.5/100.

Its largest campus is Cameron Elementary, enrolling 432 students (36% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is North Star Academy, at 38 students, a 11x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Cameron Elementary accounts for 35.9% of all Cameron School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Cameron 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

Cameron School District school enrollment varies 11× across entities

Cameron School District school enrollment ranges from 38 students (lowest) to 432 students (highest), a spread of 394 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

Cameron School District student-counselor ratio is 343:1 — 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 Cameron School District is typically wider than the Cameron School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Cameron School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.1% — 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 Cameron School District is typically wider than the Cameron 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?

9.9%
Federal
46.8%
State
43.3%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
322 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Cameron School District.

White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 14.9/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Star Academy 19.5
  2. 2 Cameron High 18.6
  3. 3 Cameron Elementary 13.7
  4. 4 Cameron Middle 11.5
  5. 5 Cameron Academy of Virtual Education 11.5

Programs & Resources

343.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cameron School District

School Enrollment
Cameron Elementary
432
Cameron Middle
319
Cameron High
279
Cameron Academy of Virtual Education
Charter
134
North Star Academy
Charter
38

How Cameron School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Richland School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Chilton School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Columbus School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Cameron 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 Cameron School District?

Cameron School District has 5 schools, including 2 combined, 1 elementary, 2 high. Total enrollment is 1,151 students.

How much does Cameron School District spend per student?

Cameron School District spends $12,944 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #322 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Cameron School District?

Cameron School District students are 92.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cameron School District?

Cameron School District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #322 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.