Oshkosh Area School District

Oshkosh, Wisconsin — 22 schools

9,149
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$18,688
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oshkosh Area School District operates 22 public schools serving 9,149 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 5 middle, 5 other, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,912 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Winnebago County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,688 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.7% local, 49.1% state, and 11.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,568 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #90 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 372.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.8% White, 10.1% African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

West High accounts for 16.4% of all Oshkosh Area School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Oshkosh Area School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Oshkosh Area School District school enrollment varies 27× across entities

Oshkosh Area School District school enrollment ranges from 60 students (lowest) to 1,623 students (highest), a spread of 1,563 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Oshkosh Area School District student-counselor ratio is 373:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Oshkosh Area School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.5% — 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 Oshkosh Area School District is typically wider than the Oshkosh Area 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?

11.3%
Federal
49.1%
State
39.7%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
90 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Winnebago County county, where this district is located.

$875
Studio/mo
$889
1 BR/mo
$1,149
2 BR/mo
$1,543
3 BR/mo
$1,651
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,568
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Oshkosh Area School District.

White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 10.1%
Asian 8.0%
Multiracial 9.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 22
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
372.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oshkosh Area School District

School Enrollment
West High
1,623
North High
1,266
Merrill Middle
832
Webster Stanley Elementary
573
Ready 4 Learning School
522
Traeger Middle
447
Traeger Elementary
423
Oaklawn Elementary
416
Read Elementary
383
Oakwood Elementary
382
Tipler Middle
366
South Park Middle
354
Webster Stanley Middle
335
Franklin Elementary
308
E Cook Elementary
278
Jefferson Elementary
260
Merrill Elementary
242
Roosevelt Elementary
235
Lakeside Elementary
229
Shapiro Stem Academy
204
Washington Elementary
174
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter
60

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?

Oshkosh Area School District has 22 schools, including 2 high, 5 middle, 5 other, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,149 students.

How much does Oshkosh Area School District spend per student?

Oshkosh Area School District spends $18,688 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #90 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Oshkosh Area School District?

The average teacher salary in Oshkosh Area School District is $84,568 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Oshkosh Area School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Winnebago County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Oshkosh Area School District?

Oshkosh Area School District students are 63.8% White, 10.1% African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oshkosh Area School District?

Oshkosh Area School District has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #90 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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