Germantown School District

Germantown, Wisconsin — 6 schools

3,903
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$16,834
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Germantown School District operates 6 public schools serving 3,903 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,835 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,834 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 62.1% local, 30.5% state, and 7.4% 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 $77,198 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #338 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 406.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.0% White, 6.7% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Germantown High accounts for 33.6% of all Germantown School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Germantown 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

Germantown School District school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities

Germantown School District school enrollment ranges from 344 students (lowest) to 1,288 students (highest), a spread of 944 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

Germantown School District student-counselor ratio is 406:1 — 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

Germantown School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — 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 Germantown School District is typically wider than the Germantown 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?

7.4%
Federal
30.5%
State
62.1%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
338 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Washington County county, where this district is located.

$1,027
Studio/mo
$1,119
1 BR/mo
$1,338
2 BR/mo
$1,648
3 BR/mo
$1,784
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,198
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 6 schools in Germantown School District.

White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
406.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Germantown School District

School Enrollment
Germantown High
1,288
Kennedy Middle
865
County Line Elementary
496
Macarthur Elementary
486
Amy Belle Elementary
356
Rockfield Elementary
344

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Germantown School District?

Germantown School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,903 students.

How much does Germantown School District spend per student?

Germantown School District spends $16,834 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #338 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Germantown School District?

The average teacher salary in Germantown School District is $77,198 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Germantown School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Germantown School District?

Germantown School District students are 78.0% White, 6.7% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Germantown School District?

Germantown School District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #338 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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