Fond Du Lac School District

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Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin - 15 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Fond Du Lac School District #118 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,532 per pupil, Fond Du Lac School District ranks #194 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,603
Total Enrollment
15
Schools
$14,532
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fond Du Lac School District operates 15 public schools serving 6,603 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 combined, 3 middle, 1 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Fond Du Lac County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,532 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 32.9% local, 54.5% state, and 12.7% 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 63/100, ranked #118 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.

a 334.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 21.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.2% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Chegwin Elementary, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.

Its largest campus is Fond Du Lac High, enrolling 1,917 students (30% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Fond Du Lac Stem Academy, at 162 students, a 12x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Fond Du Lac High accounts for 29.0% of all Fond Du Lac School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Fond Du Lac School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Fond Du Lac School District school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Fond Du Lac School District school enrollment ranges from 162 students (lowest) to 1,917 students (highest), a spread of 1,755 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

Fond Du Lac School District student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — 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 Fond Du Lac School District is typically wider than the Fond Du Lac School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fond Du Lac School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.0% — 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 Fond Du Lac School District is typically wider than the Fond Du Lac 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?

12.7%
Federal
54.5%
State
32.9%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
118 / 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 15 schools in Fond Du Lac School District.

White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 9.2%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 8.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 56.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Fond Du Lac School District's schools, above the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Chegwin Elementary 72.2
  2. 2 Evans Elementary 69.5
  3. 3 Pier Elementary 68.8
  4. 4 Parkside Elementary 68.1
  5. 5 Sabish Middle 67.3

Programs & Resources

334.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fond Du Lac School District

School Enrollment
Fond Du Lac High
1,917
Sabish Middle
445
Theisen Middle
431
Woodworth Middle
413
Waters Elementary
389
Lakeshore Elementary
354
Rosenow Elementary
351
Parkside Elementary
325
Roberts Elementary
317
Chegwin Elementary
296
Evans Elementary
279
Pier Elementary
274
Riverside Elementary
273
Early Learning in Fond Du Lac
231
Fond Du Lac Stem Academy
Charter
162

How Fond Du Lac School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Neenah Joint School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Wauwatosa School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Stevens Point Area Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Fond Du Lac 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 Fond Du Lac School District?

Fond Du Lac School District has 15 schools, including 1 high, 3 middle, 11 combined. Total enrollment is 6,603 students.

How much does Fond Du Lac School District spend per student?

Fond Du Lac School District spends $14,532 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #118 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Fond Du Lac School District?

Fond Du Lac School District students are 58.2% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% African American, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 15 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fond Du Lac School District?

Fond Du Lac School District has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #118 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.