Rib Lake School District

Rib Lake, Wisconsin — 3 schools

478
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,401
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rib Lake School District operates 3 public schools serving 478 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 481 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Taylor County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,401 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 37.0% local, 51.0% state, and 12.0% 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 $78,600 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #222 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 (1 AP courses district-wide), a 262.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.8% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Rib Lake Elementary accounts for 49.7% of all Rib Lake School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rib Lake 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

Rib Lake School District school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Rib Lake School District school enrollment ranges from 93 students (lowest) to 239 students (highest), a spread of 146 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

Rib Lake School District student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — 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 Rib Lake School District is typically wider than the Rib Lake School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Rib Lake School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Rib Lake School District is typically wider than the Rib Lake 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?

12.0%
Federal
51.0%
State
37.0%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
222 / 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 Taylor County county, where this district is located.

$691
Studio/mo
$778
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,245
3 BR/mo
$1,570
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,600
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 Rib Lake School District.

White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
262.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rib Lake School District

School Enrollment
Rib Lake Elementary
239
Rib Lake High
149
Rib Lake Middle
93

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rib Lake School District?

Rib Lake School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 478 students.

How much does Rib Lake School District spend per student?

Rib Lake School District spends $14,401 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #222 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Rib Lake School District?

The average teacher salary in Rib Lake School District is $78,600 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rib Lake School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Rib Lake School District?

Rib Lake School District students are 90.8% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rib Lake School District?

Rib Lake School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #222 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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