New Glarus School District

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New Glarus, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks New Glarus School District #326 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,427 per pupil, New Glarus School District ranks #290 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

961
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,427
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Glarus School District operates 3 public schools serving 961 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 Green County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,427 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 52.8% local, 39.4% state, and 7.8% 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 29/100, ranked #326 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 144.4:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.9% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is New Glarus Middle, with a diversity index of 23.1/100.

Its largest campus is New Glarus Elementary, enrolling 419 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

New Glarus Elementary accounts for 43.6% of all New Glarus School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means New Glarus 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 Glarus School District student-counselor ratio is 144:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

New Glarus School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.3% — 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 Glarus School District is typically wider than the New Glarus 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?

7.8%
Federal
39.4%
State
52.8%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
326 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in New Glarus School District.

White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 18.8/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 New Glarus Middle 23.1
  2. 2 New Glarus Elementary 19.1
  3. 3 New Glarus High 14.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
144.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in New Glarus School District

School Enrollment
New Glarus Elementary
419
New Glarus High
320
New Glarus Middle
214

How New Glarus School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Glendale-River Hills School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mondovi School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Oconto Unified School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Rosendale-Brandon School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to New Glarus 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 Glarus School District?

New Glarus School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 961 students.

How much does New Glarus School District spend per student?

New Glarus School District spends $13,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #326 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of New Glarus School District?

New Glarus School District students are 89.9% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Glarus School District?

New Glarus School District has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #326 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.