Dodgeland School District

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Juneau, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks Dodgeland School District #96 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,759 per pupil, Dodgeland School District ranks #167 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

754
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,759
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dodgeland School District operates 3 public schools serving 754 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 Dodge County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,759 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 41.5% local, 50.6% state, and 7.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 68/100, ranked #96 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably more 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 (10 AP courses district-wide), a 390.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.8% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Dodgeland Elementary, with a diversity index of 37.3/100.

Its largest campus is Dodgeland Elementary, enrolling 315 students (46% of the district's total enrollment).

Dodgeland Elementary accounts for 41.8% of all Dodgeland School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Dodgeland 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

Dodgeland School District school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Dodgeland School District school enrollment ranges from 140 students (lowest) to 315 students (highest), a spread of 175 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Dodgeland School District student-counselor ratio is 391:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Dodgeland School District chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — 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?

7.9%
Federal
50.6%
State
41.5%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
96 / 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 Dodgeland School District.

White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 30.7/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Dodgeland Elementary 37.3
  2. 2 Dodgeland High 29.5
  3. 3 Dodgeland Middle 25.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
390.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dodgeland School District

School Enrollment
Dodgeland Elementary
315
Dodgeland High
233
Dodgeland Middle
140

How Dodgeland School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Marathon City School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Deerfield Community School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Melrose-Mindoro School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wisconsin Heights School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bonduel School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Dodgeland 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 Dodgeland School District?

Dodgeland School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 754 students.

How much does Dodgeland School District spend per student?

Dodgeland School District spends $14,759 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #96 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Dodgeland School District?

Dodgeland School District students are 81.8% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dodgeland School District?

Dodgeland School District has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #96 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.