Wausaukee School District

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Wausaukee, Wisconsin - 3 schools

An equity score of 55/100 ranks Wausaukee School District #177 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,945 per pupil, Wausaukee School District ranks #143 of 423 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

382
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,945
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wausaukee School District operates 3 public schools serving 382 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Marinette County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,945 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 423 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 66.5% local, 17.0% state, and 16.5% 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 55/100, ranked #177 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 270:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.8% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Wausaukee High, with a diversity index of 15.2/100.

Its largest campus is Wausaukee Elementary, enrolling 168 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

Wausaukee Elementary accounts for 43.6% of all Wausaukee School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Wausaukee School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Wausaukee School District reports 52.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Wausaukee School District student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — 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 Wausaukee School District is typically wider than the Wausaukee School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wausaukee School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — 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 Wausaukee School District is typically wider than the Wausaukee School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.5%
Federal
17.0%
State
66.5%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
177 / 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 3 schools in Wausaukee School District.

White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 13.6/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Wausaukee High 15.2
  2. 2 Wausaukee Elementary 13.4
  3. 3 Wausaukee Middle 12.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
270:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wausaukee School District

School Enrollment
Wausaukee Elementary
168
Wausaukee High
123
Wausaukee Middle
94

How Wausaukee School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Prairie Farm Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Almond-Bancroft School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee Inc. Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Florence County School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pecatonica Area School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Wausaukee 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 Wausaukee School District?

Wausaukee School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 382 students.

How much does Wausaukee School District spend per student?

Wausaukee School District spends $15,945 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #177 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Wausaukee School District?

Wausaukee School District students are 92.8% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wausaukee School District?

Wausaukee School District has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #177 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.