School district or education agency · NCES 5500960

Beaver Dam Unified School District

Beaver Dam, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students3,061

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools8

operational schools · 2023–24

Students3,061

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,767

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

53rd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 5 percentile points higher than the state figure and 8 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

15.5%24.0%27.8%

This district is 8.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 12.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,387$19,314$19,509

This district is $927 per student lower than the state figure and $1,122 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,767$14,850$15,859

This district is $1,083 per student lower than the state figure and $2,092 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$404$1,829$1,964

This district is $1,425 per student lower than the state figure and $1,560 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$402$239$336

This district is $163 per student higher than the state figure and $66 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,509$2,446$1,793

This district is $63 per student higher than the state figure and $716 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,967$8,108$8,742

This district is $141 per student lower than the state figure and $775 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,129$4,439$3,769

This district is $310 per student lower than the state figure and $360 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$13,445$10,597$11,715

This district is $2,848 per student higher than the state figure and $1,730 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,756$2,552$869

This district is $796 per student lower than the state figure and $887 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

378:1362:1376:1

This district is 16 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 2 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

150.8143.0138.9

This district is 7.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 11.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

22.613.618.5

This district is 9.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 4.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.31.30.9

This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.4 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

1.6%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.4%6.2%2.9%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

7.1%6.9%12.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.6%14.5%14.0%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.5%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.6%95.8%

This district is 2.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-6.5%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 5.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

49.6%39.5%50.6%

This district is 10.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

5.7%4.8%4.5%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

16.6%11.5%9.0%

This district is 5.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

4.9%4.2%6.7%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.5%5.4%5.1%

This district is 3.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

10.6%11.0%14.4%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K195 students

6.4%

Kindergarten–grade 51,165 students

38.1%

Grades 6–8643 students

21.0%

Grades 9–121,058 students

34.6%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten195

Kindergarten181

Grade 1177

Grade 2194

Grade 3191

Grade 4199

Grade 5223

Grade 6179

Grade 7221

Grade 8243

Grade 9233

Grade 10259

Grade 11279

Grade 12287

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,147 (70.1%)

Hispanic/Latino670 (21.9%)

Two or more races165 (5.4%)

Black or African American51 (1.7%)

Asian22 (0.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native5 (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?

195Students enrolled in pre-K

4.4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

44.6:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.4%

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?

461.6All district staff, full-time equivalent

227Teachers, full-time equivalent

8.1School counselors, full-time equivalent

4School psychologists, full-time equivalent

69.2Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

12School administrators, full-time equivalent

20.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers4.4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers12 FTE

Elementary teachers92.2 FTE

Secondary teachers118.5 FTE

Elementary school counselors2.6 FTE

Secondary school counselors5.5 FTE

Instructional coordinators12 FTE

District administrators5 FTE

District administrative support9 FTE

School administrative support15.9 FTE

Library and media support4.1 FTE

Other support staff73.6 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?

273Total completers

273Regular diplomas

17Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.6%

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.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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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.

7.1%Students learning English221 students · 7 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District7.1%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

13.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services421 students · 7 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.6%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

1.5%Students with Section 504 plans41 students · 5 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

1.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services31 students · 7 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

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?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

175Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

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.

3,559children ages 5 to 17

378estimated to live in families below the poverty line

10.6%about 1 in 9 school-age children

District10.6%

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.

Tomah Area School DistrictCamp Douglas, WI3,096 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Onalaska School DistrictOnalaska, WI2,970 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Medford Area Public School DistrictMedford, WI3,158 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Cedarburg School DistrictCedarburg, WI3,101 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Watertown Unified School DistrictWatertown, WI3,231 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

53^rdlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

1 percentile point lower than 2019.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

1.6%of students enrolled in grades 9–12

District1.6%

WI1.9%

U.S.2.6%

Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,114 assessments

69 out of 100

White students1,623 assessments

59 out of 100

Fem1,119 assessments

56 out of 100

Mal1,198 assessments

51 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,203 assessments

39 out of 100

Hispanic students520 assessments

38 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?

1Prekindergarten schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

4Elementary schools

7Town 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.

11.3%Federal

52.7%State

36%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,767Total current spending per student

$7,964Instruction per student

$5,220Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$6.6MFederal revenue11.3% of total revenue

$30.8MState revenue52.7% of total revenue

$21MLocal revenue36% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,964Instructionper student

$5,220Student and instructional supportper student

$2,509Special educationper student

$1,300Building operations and maintenanceper student

$490Student transportationper student

$582Food servicesper student

$229Technologyper student

People costs

$25.3MSalaries$7,967 per student

$13.1MEmployee benefits$4,129 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.3MEquipmentFY 2023

$1.3MCapital outlay$404 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$42.7MDebt outstanding at year end$13,445 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$5.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.7MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$431KTitle I$136 per student

$1.3MIDEA special education$404 per student

$1.2MChild nutrition$373 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,490

FY 2023$13,767

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$605

FY 2023$404

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$14,708

FY 2023$13,445

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?

2020–2118.7%

597 of 3,201 students

2021–2214.3%

442 of 3,097 students

2022–2315.5%

460 of 2,972 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2.8Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE7 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE7 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 programs7 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?

203Out-of-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →128In-school suspensions6 reporting schoolsSee schools →62Law-enforcement referrals6 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests6 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Seclusion1 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-Fi7 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber7 reporting schools

0Student devices reported7 reporting 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?15.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,972 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,767current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?378:1 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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