School district or education agency · NCES 5501230

Wisconsin Heights School District

Black Earth, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students779

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students779

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$16,461

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

62nd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 14 percentile points higher than the state figure and 17 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

16.8%24.0%27.8%

This district is 7.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$23,227$19,314$19,509

This district is $3,913 per student higher than the state figure and $3,718 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$16,461$14,850$15,859

This district is $1,611 per student higher than the state figure and $602 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$5,238$1,829$1,964

This district is $3,409 per student higher than the state figure and $3,274 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$294$239$336

This district is $55 per student higher than the state figure and $42 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,911$2,446$1,793

This district is $465 per student higher than the state figure and $1,118 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,628$8,108$8,742

This district is $520 per student higher than the state figure and $114 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,259$4,439$3,769

This district is $180 per student lower than the state figure and $490 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$29,486$10,597$11,715

This district is $18,889 per student higher than the state figure and $17,771 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$2,150$2,552$869

This district is $402 per student lower than the state figure and $1,281 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

260:1362:1376:1

This district is 102 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 116 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

169.8143.0138.9

This district is 26.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 30.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

5.613.618.5

This district is 8.0 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.9 aides per 1,000 students lower 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

97.5%99.6%99.0%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.7%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

8.1%6.2%2.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.7%6.9%12.0%

This district is 6.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.8%14.5%14.0%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.2%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

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

+4.4%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 5.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

20.6%39.5%50.6%

This district is 18.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 30.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

3.4%4.8%4.5%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

6.8%11.5%9.0%

This district is 4.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 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

3.9%11.0%14.4%

This district is 7.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K63 students

8.1%

Kindergarten–grade 5329 students

42.2%

Grades 6–8166 students

21.3%

Grades 9–12221 students

28.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten63

Kindergarten49

Grade 161

Grade 254

Grade 349

Grade 463

Grade 553

Grade 663

Grade 740

Grade 863

Grade 959

Grade 1066

Grade 1152

Grade 1244

Students by race and ethnicity

White681 (87.4%)

Two or more races54 (6.9%)

Hispanic/Latino22 (2.8%)

Black or African American11 (1.4%)

Asian10 (1.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native1 (0.1%)

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?

63Students enrolled in pre-K

3.1Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

20.1:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District8.1%

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?

132.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

61.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

3School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

4.4Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2.1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

2.6School administrators, full-time equivalent

28.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3.1 FTE

Kindergarten teachers3 FTE

Elementary teachers25.2 FTE

Secondary teachers29.5 FTE

Ungraded teachers1 FTE

Elementary school counselors1 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

District administrators2 FTE

District administrative support5 FTE

School administrative support1.3 FTE

Library and media support3 FTE

Other support staff17.3 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?

40Total completers

39Regular diplomas

1Other state-recognized credentials

6Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District97.5%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.7%

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.

0.7%Students learning English5 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.7%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

10.8%Students receiving IDEA special-education services74 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.8%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

2.2%Students with Section 504 plans8 students · 2 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.2%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

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

56Children 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.

980children ages 5 to 17

38estimated to live in families below the poverty line

3.9%about 1 in 26 school-age children

District3.9%

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.

Mineral Point Unified School DistrictMineral Point, WI782 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Milwaukee Scholars Charter School AgencyMilwaukee, WI769 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Marathon City School DistrictMarathon, WI776 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Stratford School DistrictStratford, WI772 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Horicon School DistrictHoricon, WI787 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged444 assessments

68 out of 100

Fem310 assessments

67 out of 100

White students274 assessments

63 out of 100

Mal310 assessments

58 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students176 assessments

46 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

2Town setting

2Rural 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.

8.4%Federal

19.1%State

72.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$16,461Total current spending per student

$9,080Instruction per student

$6,936Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.5MFederal revenue8.4% of total revenue

$3.3MState revenue19.1% of total revenue

$12.6MLocal revenue72.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$9,080Instructionper student

$6,936Student and instructional supportper student

$2,911Special educationper student

$1,299Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,246Student transportationper student

$445Food servicesper student

$525Technologyper student

People costs

$6.5MSalaries$8,628 per student

$3.2MEmployee benefits$4,259 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$220KEquipmentFY 2023

$3.9MCapital outlay$5,238 per student

$3.6MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$22.1MDebt outstanding at year end$29,486 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$556KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$118KTitle I$158 per student

$240KIDEA special education$320 per student

$161KChild nutrition$215 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,560

FY 2023$16,461

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$27,024

FY 2023$5,238

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$31,721

FY 2023$29,486

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?

2020–216.8%

47 of 691 students

2021–2212.6%

87 of 689 students

2022–2316.8%

118 of 703 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?

21Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →21In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-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

4Student 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 →2Attacks 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?16.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 703 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$16,461current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?260:1 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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