Saint Croix Central School District

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Hammond, Wisconsin - 4 schools

An equity score of 17/100 ranks Saint Croix Central School District #381 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,301 per pupil, Saint Croix Central School District ranks #385 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,866
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,301
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Saint Croix Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,866 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary 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 St. Croix County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,301 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 43 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 47.3% local, 47.0% state, and 5.7% 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 17/100, ranked #381 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (26 AP courses district-wide), a 267.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc, with a diversity index of 24.7/100.

Its largest campus is Saint Croix Central Elementary, enrolling 629 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

Saint Croix Central Elementary accounts for 33.7% of all Saint Croix Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Saint Croix Central 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

Saint Croix Central School District school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Saint Croix Central School District school enrollment ranges from 275 students (lowest) to 629 students (highest), a spread of 354 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

Saint Croix Central School District student-counselor ratio is 268:1 — 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 Saint Croix Central School District is typically wider than the Saint Croix Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Saint Croix Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.8% — 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 Saint Croix Central School District is typically wider than the Saint Croix Central 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?

5.7%
Federal
47.0%
State
47.3%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
381 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Saint Croix Central School District.

White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 21.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Saint Croix Central School District's schools, below the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc 24.7
  2. 2 Saint Croix Central Elementary 23.5
  3. 3 Saint Croix Central Middle 20.2
  4. 4 Saint Croix Central High 18.8

Programs & Resources

2 / 4
Schools with AP
26 AP courses total
267.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Saint Croix Central School District

School Enrollment
Saint Croix Central Elementary
629
Saint Croix Central High
486
Saint Croix Central Middle
476
Saint Croix Virtual Academy Inc
Charter
275

How Saint Croix Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
West Salem School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ashland School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Altoona School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Hayward Community School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Lake Geneva J1 School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Saint Croix Central 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 Saint Croix Central School District?

Saint Croix Central School District has 4 schools, including 2 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,866 students.

How much does Saint Croix Central School District spend per student?

Saint Croix Central School District spends $12,301 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #381 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Saint Croix Central School District?

Saint Croix Central School District students are 88.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Saint Croix Central School District?

Saint Croix Central School District has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #381 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.