Lena School District

Lena, Wisconsin — 3 schools

423
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$17,474
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lena School District operates 3 public schools serving 423 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 391 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oconto County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,474 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 40.3% local, 50.3% state, and 9.5% 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 $72,077 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #155 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 400:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.0% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Lena Elementary accounts for 46.0% of all Lena School District student enrollment

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

Lena School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Lena School District school enrollment ranges from 87 students (lowest) to 180 students (highest), a spread of 93 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

Lena School District student-counselor ratio is 400:1 — 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

Lena School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.7% — 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 Lena School District is typically wider than the Lena 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?

9.5%
Federal
50.3%
State
40.3%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
155 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$723
Studio/mo
$793
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,272
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,077
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 3 schools in Lena School District.

White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

400:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lena School District

School Enrollment
Lena Elementary
180
Lena High
124
Lena Middle
87

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lena School District?

Lena School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 423 students.

How much does Lena School District spend per student?

Lena School District spends $17,474 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #155 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Lena School District?

The average teacher salary in Lena School District is $72,077 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lena School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lena School District?

Lena School District students are 96.0% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lena School District?

Lena School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #155 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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