Iowa-Grant School District

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Livingston, Wisconsin - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Iowa-Grant School District #72 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,716 per pupil, Iowa-Grant School District ranks #109 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

676
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,716
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Iowa-Grant School District operates 2 public schools serving 676 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high 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 Iowa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,716 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 28.9% local, 60.7% state, and 10.4% 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 71/100, ranked #72 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 324:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.6% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle, enrolling 423 students (65% of the district's total enrollment).

Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle accounts for 62.6% of all Iowa-Grant School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Iowa-Grant School District a distant remainder — means Iowa-Grant 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

Iowa-Grant School District student-counselor ratio is 324:1 — 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 Iowa-Grant School District is typically wider than the Iowa-Grant School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Iowa-Grant School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
60.7%
State
28.9%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
72 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Iowa-Grant School District.

White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
324:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Iowa-Grant School District

School Enrollment
Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle
423
Iowa-Grant High
225

How Iowa-Grant School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cuba City School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Chequamegon School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Williams Bay School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc. Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Eleva-Strum School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Iowa-Grant 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 Iowa-Grant School District?

Iowa-Grant School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 676 students.

How much does Iowa-Grant School District spend per student?

Iowa-Grant School District spends $15,716 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #72 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Iowa-Grant School District?

Iowa-Grant School District students are 90.6% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Iowa-Grant School District?

Iowa-Grant School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #72 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.