Waterford Graded J1 School District

Waterford, Wisconsin — 4 schools

1,464
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,281
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Waterford Graded J1 School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,464 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,473 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Racine County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,281 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 54.4% local, 36.1% state, and 9.4% 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 $72,541 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #329 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 303.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.7% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Fox River Middle accounts for 34.6% of all Waterford Graded J1 School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Waterford Graded J1 School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Waterford Graded J1 School District student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District is typically wider than the Waterford Graded J1 School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Waterford Graded J1 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 Waterford Graded J1 School District is typically wider than the Waterford Graded J1 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?

9.4%
Federal
36.1%
State
54.4%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
329 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Racine County county, where this district is located.

$851
Studio/mo
$988
1 BR/mo
$1,235
2 BR/mo
$1,592
3 BR/mo
$1,962
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,541
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 4 schools in Waterford Graded J1 School District.

White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

303.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Waterford Graded J1 School District

School Enrollment
Fox River Middle
510
Trailside Elementary
331
Woodfield Elementary
322
Evergreen Elementary
310

Nearby Districts in Wisconsin

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Waterford Graded J1 School District

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Milwaukee School District →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waterford Graded J1 School District?

Waterford Graded J1 School District has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,464 students.

How much does Waterford Graded J1 School District spend per student?

Waterford Graded J1 School District spends $15,281 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #329 in Wisconsin.

What is the average teacher salary in Waterford Graded J1 School District?

The average teacher salary in Waterford Graded J1 School District is $72,541 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Waterford Graded J1 School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Waterford Graded J1 School District?

Waterford Graded J1 School District students are 88.7% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Waterford Graded J1 School District?

Waterford Graded J1 School District has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #329 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.