Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District

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Ontario, Wisconsin - 2 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District #19 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,495 per pupil, Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District ranks #102 of 423 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

576
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,495
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District operates 2 public schools serving 576 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Monroe County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,495 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 423 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.7% local, 59.8% state, and 17.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 84/100, ranked #19 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 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.0% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary, enrolling 322 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary accounts for 54.9% of all Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District a distant remainder — means Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — 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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District is typically wider than the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
59.8%
State
22.7%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
19 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District.

White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District

School Enrollment
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary
322
Brookwood High
264

How Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tri-County Area School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Iola-Scandinavia School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
New Lisbon School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Reedsville School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton 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 Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District?

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 576 students.

How much does Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District spend per student?

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District spends $16,495 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #19 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District?

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District students are 79.0% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District?

Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #19 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.