Eau Claire Area School District

Eau Claire, Wisconsin — 23 schools

10,871
Total Enrollment
23
Schools
$15,744
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eau Claire Area School District operates 23 public schools serving 10,871 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 6 other, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,687 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Eau Claire County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,744 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 40.5% local, 47.5% state, and 12.0% 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 $69,640 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #242 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 23 schools offering Advanced Placement (34 AP courses district-wide), a 330.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.5% White, 9.0% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Eau Claire Area School District school enrollment varies 98× across entities

Eau Claire Area School District school enrollment ranges from 16 students (lowest) to 1,567 students (highest), a spread of 1,551 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Eau Claire Area School District student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — 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 Eau Claire Area School District is typically wider than the Eau Claire Area School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Eau Claire Area School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — 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 Eau Claire Area School District is typically wider than the Eau Claire Area 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?

12.0%
Federal
47.5%
State
40.5%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
242 / 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 Eau Claire County county, where this district is located.

$932
Studio/mo
$962
1 BR/mo
$1,181
2 BR/mo
$1,582
3 BR/mo
$1,588
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,640
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 23 schools in Eau Claire Area School District.

White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 9.0%
Multiracial 7.7%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 23
Schools with AP
34 AP courses total
330.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eau Claire Area School District

School Enrollment
North High
1,567
Memorial High
1,558
Delong Middle
893
South Middle
797
Northstar Middle
529
Robbins Elementary
522
Sherman Elementary
502
Eau Claire Community Sites
435
Putnam Heights Elementary
422
Meadowview Elementary
385
Manz Elementary
342
Davey Elementary
332
Lakeshore Elementary
314
Northwoods Elementary
304
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Charter
301
Locust Lane Elementary
296
Longfellow Elementary
290
Prairie Ridge Early Learning School
248
Roosevelt Elementary
215
Flynn Elementary
198
Eau Claire Virtual School
Charter
147
Mckinley Charter School
Charter
74
Second Avenue School
16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?

Eau Claire Area School District has 23 schools, including 2 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary, 6 other. Total enrollment is 10,871 students.

How much does Eau Claire Area School District spend per student?

Eau Claire Area School District spends $15,744 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #242 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Eau Claire Area School District?

The average teacher salary in Eau Claire Area School District is $69,640 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Eau Claire Area School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Eau Claire Area School District?

Eau Claire Area School District students are 71.5% White, 9.0% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, averaged across 23 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Eau Claire Area School District?

Eau Claire Area School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #242 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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