Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District

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Hartland, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 16/100 ranks Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District #388 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,113 per pupil, Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District ranks #393 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,139
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,113
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,139 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 middle, 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 Waukesha County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,113 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 43 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 58.1% local, 33.8% state, and 8.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 16/100, ranked #388 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.

and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.1% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Shore Middle, with a diversity index of 28.6/100.

Its largest campus is North Elementary, enrolling 405 students (37% of the district's total enrollment).

North Elementary accounts for 35.6% of all Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Hartland-Lakeside J3 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

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — 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 Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District is typically wider than the Hartland-Lakeside J3 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?

8.1%
Federal
33.8%
State
58.1%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
388 / 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 3 schools in Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District.

White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 26.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District's schools, below the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Shore Middle 28.6
  2. 2 North Elementary 26.4
  3. 3 South Elementary 25.3

Programs & Resources

22.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District

School Enrollment
North Elementary
405
North Shore Middle
354
South Elementary
332

How Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Richland School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Chilton School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cameron School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Barron Area School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hartland-Lakeside J3 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 Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District?

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,139 students.

How much does Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District spend per student?

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District spends $12,113 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #388 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District?

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District students are 85.1% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District?

Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #388 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.