Plum City School District

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Plum City, Wisconsin - 2 schools

An equity score of 83/100 ranks Plum City School District #21 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,012 per pupil, Plum City School District ranks #49 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

240
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,012
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Plum City School District operates 2 public schools serving 240 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 Pierce County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,012 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 40.7% local, 45.0% state, and 14.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 83/100, ranked #21 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Plum City Elementary, enrolling 85 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Plum City Elementary accounts for 35.4% of all Plum City School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Plum City 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

Plum City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — 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 Plum City School District is typically wider than the Plum City 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?

14.3%
Federal
45.0%
State
40.7%
Local

Funding Equity

83
Equity Score
21 / 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 Plum City School District.

White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Multiracial 4.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
16.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Plum City School District

School Enrollment
Plum City Elementary
85
Plum City High
79

How Plum City School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Downtown Montessori Academy Inc. Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Alma School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Pepin Area School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc. Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Plum City 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 Plum City School District?

Plum City School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 240 students.

How much does Plum City School District spend per student?

Plum City School District spends $18,012 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #21 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Plum City School District?

Plum City School District students are 84.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Plum City School District?

Plum City School District has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #21 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.