Palmyra-Eagle Area School District

Palmyra, Wisconsin — 3 schools

574
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,355
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District operates 3 public schools serving 574 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 495 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,355 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 59.0% local, 33.5% state, and 7.5% 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 $81,529 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #50 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 257.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.3% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

Eagle Elementary accounts for 47.3% of all Palmyra-Eagle Area School District student enrollment

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

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District school enrollment ranges from 96 students (lowest) to 234 students (highest), a spread of 138 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

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District student-counselor ratio is 257:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is typically wider than the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District chronic absenteeism rate is 38.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
33.5%
State
59.0%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
50 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$797
Studio/mo
$917
1 BR/mo
$1,156
2 BR/mo
$1,530
3 BR/mo
$1,536
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,529
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 3 schools in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District.

White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 2.0%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
257.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District

School Enrollment
Eagle Elementary
234
Palmyra-Eagle High
165
Palmyra-Eagle Middle
96

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 574 students.

How much does Palmyra-Eagle Area School District spend per student?

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District spends $23,355 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #50 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?

The average teacher salary in Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is $81,529 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District students are 84.3% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Palmyra-Eagle Area School District?

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #50 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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