School district or education agency · NCES 5500900

Bayfield School District

Bayfield, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students421

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students421

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$31,798

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictWIUnited States

Academic standing2025

15th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 33 percentile points lower than the state figure and 30 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

49.9%24.0%27.8%

This district is 25.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 22.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$32,915$19,314$19,509

This district is $13,601 per student higher than the state figure and $13,406 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$31,798$14,850$15,859

This district is $16,948 per student higher than the state figure and $15,939 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,838$1,829$1,964

This district is $1,009 per student higher than the state figure and $874 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$52$239$336

This district is $187 per student lower than the state figure and $284 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$6,817$2,446$1,793

This district is $4,371 per student higher than the state figure and $5,024 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$17,300$8,108$8,742

This district is $9,192 per student higher than the state figure and $8,558 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$11,573$4,439$3,769

This district is $7,134 per student higher than the state figure and $7,804 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$10,597$11,715

This district is $10,597 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$2,552$869

This district is $2,552 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

8:114:115:1

This district is 6.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 7.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

211:1362:1376:1

This district is 151 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 165 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

279.5143.0138.9

This district is 136.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 140.6 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

54.613.618.5

This district is 41.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 36.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.41.30.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.6%99.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.6%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

8.8%6.2%2.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.6%6.9%12.0%

This district is 6.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

23.1%14.5%14.0%

This district is 8.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.1%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

93.3%97.6%95.8%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+6.0%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 7.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

61.7%39.5%50.6%

This district is 22.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.7%4.8%4.5%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.1%11.5%9.0%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.2%6.7%

This district is 4.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

26.8%11.0%14.4%

This district is 15.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K37 students

8.8%

Kindergarten–grade 5177 students

42.0%

Grades 6–893 students

22.1%

Grades 9–12114 students

27.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten37

Kindergarten29

Grade 123

Grade 226

Grade 328

Grade 439

Grade 532

Grade 629

Grade 730

Grade 834

Grade 930

Grade 1027

Grade 1130

Grade 1227

Students by race and ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native281 (66.7%)

White78 (18.5%)

Hispanic/Latino35 (8.3%)

Two or more races23 (5.5%)

Asian3 (0.7%)

Black or African American1 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

37Students enrolled in pre-K

3Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

12.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District8.8%

WI6.2%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

117.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

52.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

2School counselors, full-time equivalent

0.6School psychologists, full-time equivalent

23Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

2.2School administrators, full-time equivalent

10.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3 FTE

Kindergarten teachers3 FTE

Elementary teachers22 FTE

Secondary teachers24.9 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators0.1 FTE

District administrators2 FTE

District administrative support6 FTE

School administrative support2 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff14.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

26Total completers

26Regular diplomas

3Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.6%

WI1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.6%Students learning English1 students · 1 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

23.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services84 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District23.1%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

2.1%Students with Section 504 plans4 students · 2 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.1%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

WI1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

93.3%Teachers reported as certified

29Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District93.3%

WI97.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

508children ages 5 to 17

136estimated to live in families below the poverty line

26.8%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District26.8%

WI11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in WI receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

North Crawford School DistrictSoldiers Grove, WI421 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Bruce School DistrictBruce, WI410 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Frederic School DistrictFrederic, WI415 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Stellar Collegiate Charter School AgencyMilwaukee, WI423 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Flambeau School DistrictTony, WI450 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged100 assessments

18 out of 100

Mal144 assessments

16 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students148 assessments

15 out of 100

Fem154 assessments

14 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

4Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

33.1%Federal

14.8%State

52%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$31,798Total current spending per student

$18,080Instruction per student

$12,472Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$4.6MFederal revenue33.1% of total revenue

$2.1MState revenue14.8% of total revenue

$7.3MLocal revenue52% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$18,080Instructionper student

$12,472Student and instructional supportper student

$6,817Special educationper student

$2,674Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,265Student transportationper student

$1,246Food servicesper student

$749Technologyper student

People costs

$7.4MSalaries$17,300 per student

$4.9MEmployee benefits$11,573 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$22KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.2MCapital outlay$2,838 per student

$1.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$232KTitle I$545 per student

$117KIDEA special education$275 per student

$308KChild nutrition$723 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$32,592

FY 2023$31,798

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$4,048

FY 2023$2,838

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2121.4%

80 of 373 students

2021–2251.6%

190 of 368 students

2022–2349.9%

196 of 393 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

17Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →2In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →23Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?49.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 393 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?4 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$31,798current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?211:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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