Lake Geneva J1 School District

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin — 5 schools

1,824
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,876
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lake Geneva J1 School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,824 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,683 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Walworth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,876 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 60.0% local, 28.0% state, and 12.0% 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 $79,180 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #346 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 513.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.0% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Lake Geneva Middle accounts for 32.7% of all Lake Geneva J1 School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lake Geneva J1 School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Lake Geneva J1 School District school enrollment varies 39× across entities

Lake Geneva J1 School District school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 551 students (highest), a spread of 537 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Lake Geneva J1 School District student-counselor ratio is 513:1 — 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

Lake Geneva J1 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Lake Geneva J1 School District is typically wider than the Lake Geneva J1 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?

12.0%
Federal
28.0%
State
60.0%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
346 / 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 Walworth County county, where this district is located.

$831
Studio/mo
$919
1 BR/mo
$1,206
2 BR/mo
$1,517
3 BR/mo
$1,956
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$79,180
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 5 schools in Lake Geneva J1 School District.

White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

513.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lake Geneva J1 School District

School Enrollment
Lake Geneva Middle
551
Central - Denison Elementary
522
Star Center Elementary
339
Eastview Elementary
257
Maple Park Charter School
Charter
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lake Geneva J1 School District?

Lake Geneva J1 School District has 5 schools, including 1 middle, 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,824 students.

How much does Lake Geneva J1 School District spend per student?

Lake Geneva J1 School District spends $15,876 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #346 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Lake Geneva J1 School District?

The average teacher salary in Lake Geneva J1 School District is $79,180 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lake Geneva J1 School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lake Geneva J1 School District?

Lake Geneva J1 School District students are 74.0% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lake Geneva J1 School District?

Lake Geneva J1 School District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #346 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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