Princeton School District

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Princeton, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Princeton School District #82 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,582 per pupil, Princeton School District ranks #78 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

318
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,582
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Princeton School District operates 1 public schools serving 318 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 Green Lake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,582 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 64.6% local, 25.1% state, and 10.3% 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 70/100, ranked #82 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 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 285:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Princeton School, enrolling 285 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Princeton School accounts for 89.6% of all Princeton School District student enrollment

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

Princeton School District student-counselor ratio is 285:1 — 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 Princeton School District is typically wider than the Princeton School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Princeton School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 Princeton School District is typically wider than the Princeton 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?

10.3%
Federal
25.1%
State
64.6%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
82 / 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 1 schools in Princeton School District.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
285:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Princeton School District

School Enrollment
Princeton School
285

How Princeton School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Herman-Neosho-Rubicon School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Elmwood School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Shullsburg School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Potosi School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Northwood School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Princeton 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 Princeton School District?

Princeton School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 318 students.

How much does Princeton School District spend per student?

Princeton School District spends $16,582 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #82 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Princeton School District?

Princeton School District students are 91.9% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Princeton School District?

Princeton School District has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #82 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.