Minocqua J1 School District

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Minocqua, Wisconsin - 2 schools

An equity score of 65/100 ranks Minocqua J1 School District #110 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,393 per pupil, Minocqua J1 School District ranks #84 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

551
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,393
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Minocqua J1 School District operates 2 public schools serving 551 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 middle 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 Oneida County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,393 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 75.8% local, 14.7% state, and 9.5% 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 65/100, ranked #110 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.

and 7.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.9% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Minocqua Elementary, enrolling 506 students (100% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Lakeland Star School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable, at 2 students, a 253x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Minocqua Elementary accounts for 91.8% of all Minocqua J1 School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Minocqua J1 School District a distant remainder — means Minocqua J1 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

Minocqua J1 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.3% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
14.7%
State
75.8%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
110 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Minocqua J1 School District.

White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

7.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Minocqua J1 School District

School Enrollment
Minocqua Elementary
506
Lakeland Star School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Charter
2

How Minocqua J1 School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Gibraltar Area School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hurley School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wild Rose School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cochrane-Fountain City School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pittsville School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Minocqua J1 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 Minocqua J1 School District?

Minocqua J1 School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 551 students.

How much does Minocqua J1 School District spend per student?

Minocqua J1 School District spends $16,393 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #110 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Minocqua J1 School District?

Minocqua J1 School District students are 92.9% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Minocqua J1 School District?

Minocqua J1 School District has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #110 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.