New Auburn School District

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New Auburn, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks New Auburn School District #100 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,140 per pupil, New Auburn School District ranks #91 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

298
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$16,140
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Auburn School District operates 3 public schools serving 298 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 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 Barron County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,140 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 66.5% local, 20.1% state, and 13.4% 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 68/100, ranked #100 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 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.2% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is New Auburn Elementary, with a diversity index of 23.5/100.

Its largest campus is New Auburn Elementary, enrolling 132 students (47% of the district's total enrollment).

New Auburn Elementary accounts for 44.3% of all New Auburn School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means New Auburn 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

New Auburn School District school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

New Auburn School District school enrollment ranges from 49 students (lowest) to 132 students (highest), a spread of 83 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

New Auburn School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — 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 New Auburn School District is typically wider than the New Auburn 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?

13.4%
Federal
20.1%
State
66.5%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
100 / 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 3 schools in New Auburn School District.

White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 18.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across New Auburn School District's schools, below the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 New Auburn Elementary 23.5
  2. 2 New Auburn Middle 23.0
  3. 3 New Auburn High 7.7

Programs & Resources

15.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in New Auburn School District

School Enrollment
New Auburn Elementary
132
New Auburn High
99
New Auburn Middle
49

How New Auburn School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hustisford School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Green Lake School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Gresham School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Monticello School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Argyle School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to New Auburn 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 New Auburn School District?

New Auburn School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 298 students.

How much does New Auburn School District spend per student?

New Auburn School District spends $16,140 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #100 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of New Auburn School District?

New Auburn School District students are 90.2% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Auburn School District?

New Auburn School District has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #100 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.