Johnson Creek School District

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Johnson Creek, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 72/100 ranks Johnson Creek School District #69 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,515 per pupil, Johnson Creek School District ranks #40 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

605
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,515
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Johnson Creek School District operates 1 public schools serving 605 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,515 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 43 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 55.8% local, 36.4% state, and 7.8% 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 72/100, ranked #69 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 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 634:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Johnson Creek Public School, enrolling 634 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Johnson Creek Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Johnson Creek School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Johnson Creek School District a distant remainder — means Johnson Creek 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

Johnson Creek School District student-counselor ratio is 634:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Johnson Creek School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — 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 Johnson Creek School District is typically wider than the Johnson Creek 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?

7.8%
Federal
36.4%
State
55.8%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
69 / 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 1 schools in Johnson Creek School District.

White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
634:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Johnson Creek School District

School Enrollment
Johnson Creek Public School
634

How Johnson Creek School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Augusta School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Edgar School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Spencer School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Washburn School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Wheatland J1 School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Johnson Creek 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 Johnson Creek School District?

Johnson Creek School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 605 students.

How much does Johnson Creek School District spend per student?

Johnson Creek School District spends $18,515 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #69 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Johnson Creek School District?

Johnson Creek School District students are 75.2% White, 18.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Johnson Creek School District?

Johnson Creek School District has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #69 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.