Menomonie Area School District

Menomonie, Wisconsin — 8 schools

3,290
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$13,895
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Menomonie Area School District operates 8 public schools serving 3,290 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 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 3,199 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dunn County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,895 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 37.1% local, 51.5% state, and 11.4% 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 $70,252 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #272 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 289.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.1% White, 8.4% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Menomonie High accounts for 30.2% of all Menomonie Area School District student enrollment

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

Menomonie Area School District school enrollment varies 11× across entities

Menomonie Area School District school enrollment ranges from 86 students (lowest) to 966 students (highest), a spread of 880 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Menomonie Area School District student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — 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 Menomonie Area School District is typically wider than the Menomonie Area School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Menomonie Area School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.2% — 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 Menomonie Area School District is typically wider than the Menomonie Area 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?

11.4%
Federal
51.5%
State
37.1%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
272 / 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 Dunn County county, where this district is located.

$781
Studio/mo
$787
1 BR/mo
$1,024
2 BR/mo
$1,363
3 BR/mo
$1,718
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,252
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 8 schools in Menomonie Area School District.

White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 8.4%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
289.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Menomonie Area School District

School Enrollment
Menomonie High
966
Menomonie Middle
730
River Heights Elementary
403
Oaklawn Elementary
382
Wakanda Elementary
351
School District of the Menomonie Area 4k
190
Knapp Elementary
91
Downsville Elementary
86

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Menomonie Area School District?

Menomonie Area School District has 8 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 6 other. Total enrollment is 3,290 students.

How much does Menomonie Area School District spend per student?

Menomonie Area School District spends $13,895 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #272 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Menomonie Area School District?

The average teacher salary in Menomonie Area School District is $70,252 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Menomonie Area School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Menomonie Area School District?

Menomonie Area School District students are 80.1% White, 8.4% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Menomonie Area School District?

Menomonie Area School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #272 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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