North Cape School District

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Franksville, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks North Cape School District #362 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,387 per pupil, North Cape School District ranks #294 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

201
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,387
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Cape School District operates 1 public schools serving 201 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Racine County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,387 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 61.3% local, 29.5% state, and 9.2% 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 22/100, ranked #362 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.

a 194:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Cape Elementary, enrolling 194 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Cape Elementary accounts for 96.5% of all North Cape School District student enrollment

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

North Cape School District student-counselor ratio is 194:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

North Cape School District chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — 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 North Cape School District is typically wider than the North Cape 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?

9.2%
Federal
29.5%
State
61.3%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
362 / 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 1 schools in North Cape School District.

White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

194:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Cape School District

School Enrollment
North Cape Elementary
194

How North Cape School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Brighton #1 School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
South Shore School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wisconsin Department of Corrections Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Fontana J8 School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc. Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to North Cape 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 North Cape School District?

North Cape School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 201 students.

How much does North Cape School District spend per student?

North Cape School District spends $13,387 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #362 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of North Cape School District?

North Cape School District students are 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Cape School District?

North Cape School District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #362 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.