Two Rivers Public School District

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Two Rivers, Wisconsin - 5 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Two Rivers Public School District #247 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,077 per pupil, Two Rivers Public School District ranks #317 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,790
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,077
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Two Rivers Public School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,790 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 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 Manitowoc County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,077 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.2% local, 61.7% state, and 10.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 42/100, ranked #247 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 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 269.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.0% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Koenig Elementary, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.

Its largest campus is Two Rivers High, enrolling 471 students (27% of the district's total enrollment).

Two Rivers High accounts for 26.3% of all Two Rivers Public School District student enrollment

That concentration means Two Rivers Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Two Rivers Public School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Two Rivers Public School District school enrollment ranges from 229 students (lowest) to 471 students (highest), a spread of 242 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

Two Rivers Public School District student-counselor ratio is 269:1 — 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 Two Rivers Public School District is typically wider than the Two Rivers Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Two Rivers Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 33.0% — 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?

10.2%
Federal
61.7%
State
28.2%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
247 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Two Rivers Public School District.

White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 8.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 41.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Two Rivers Public School District's schools, above the Wisconsin average of 35.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Koenig Elementary 63.4
  2. 2 Clarke Middle 43.4
  3. 3 Magee Elementary 35.9
  4. 4 Two Rivers High 33.5
  5. 5 Lighthouse Learning Academy 33.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
269.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Two Rivers Public School District

School Enrollment
Two Rivers High
471
Clarke Middle
397
Koenig Elementary
326
Magee Elementary
317
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter
229

How Two Rivers Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kewaskum School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Winneconne Community School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Wisconsin Dells School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Delavan-Darien School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Grantsburg School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Two Rivers Public 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 Two Rivers Public School District?

Two Rivers Public School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 3 combined. Total enrollment is 1,790 students.

How much does Two Rivers Public School District spend per student?

Two Rivers Public School District spends $13,077 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #247 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Two Rivers Public School District?

Two Rivers Public School District students are 74.0% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Two Rivers Public School District?

Two Rivers Public School District has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #247 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.