Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Madison, Wisconsin — 4 schools

40
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$28,756
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wisconsin Department of Health Services operates 4 public schools serving 40 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 25 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dane County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,756 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 , 100.0% state — 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.

and 57.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.8% White, 26.4% African American across the district's schools.

Mendota Mental Health Institution accounts for 72.0% of all Wisconsin Department of Health Services student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wisconsin Department of Health Services-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

Wisconsin Department of Health Services school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Wisconsin Department of Health Services school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 18 students (highest), a spread of 17 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Wisconsin Department of Health Services chronic absenteeism rate is 57.4% — 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?

Federal
100.0%
State
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,268
Studio/mo
$1,482
1 BR/mo
$1,694
2 BR/mo
$2,236
3 BR/mo
$2,509
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

White 45.8%
African American 26.4%
Multiracial 16.7%
Other 11.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

57.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wisconsin Department of Health Services

School Enrollment
Mendota Mental Health Institution
18
Northern Wisconsin Center
3
Winnebago Mental Health Institution
3
Central Wisconsin Center
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wisconsin Department of Health Services?

Wisconsin Department of Health Services has 4 schools, including 4 other. Total enrollment is 40 students.

How much does Wisconsin Department of Health Services spend per student?

Wisconsin Department of Health Services spends $28,756 per student.

What is the average rent near Wisconsin Department of Health Services?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wisconsin Department of Health Services?

Wisconsin Department of Health Services students are 45.8% White, 26.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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