School district or education agency · NCES 5502550

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

Chippewa Falls, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students4,634

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools9

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,634

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,948

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

51st percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points higher than the state figure and 6 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

18.0%24.0%27.8%

This district is 6.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,156$19,314$19,509

This district is $2,158 per student lower than the state figure and $2,353 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,948$14,850$15,859

This district is $902 per student lower than the state figure and $1,911 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$430$1,829$1,964

This district is $1,399 per student lower than the state figure and $1,534 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$117$239$336

This district is $122 per student lower than the state figure and $219 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,236$2,446$1,793

This district is $210 per student lower than the state figure and $443 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,070$8,108$8,742

This district is $1,038 per student lower than the state figure and $1,672 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,398$4,439$3,769

This district is $41 per student lower than the state figure and $629 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$11,324$10,597$11,715

This district is $727 per student higher than the state figure and $391 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$450$2,552$869

This district is $2,102 per student lower than the state figure and $419 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

336:1362:1376:1

This district is 26 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 40 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

134.9143.0138.9

This district is 8.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 4.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

13.413.618.5

This district is 0.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.11.30.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.2 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

0.7%1.9%2.6%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.9%6.2%2.9%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.3%6.9%12.0%

This district is 5.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.6%14.5%14.0%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.4%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.5 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

-5.0%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 3.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

35.9%39.5%50.6%

This district is 3.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

4.2%4.8%4.5%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

11.8%11.5%9.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

1.1%4.2%6.7%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.1%11.0%14.4%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K319 students

6.9%

Kindergarten–grade 51,827 students

39.4%

Grades 6–81,037 students

22.4%

Grades 9–121,451 students

31.3%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten319

Kindergarten275

Grade 1283

Grade 2312

Grade 3330

Grade 4318

Grade 5309

Grade 6335

Grade 7358

Grade 8344

Grade 9349

Grade 10343

Grade 11381

Grade 12378

Students by race and ethnicity

White4,116 (88.8%)

Two or more races186 (4.0%)

Hispanic/Latino149 (3.2%)

Asian92 (2.0%)

Black or African American52 (1.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native31 (0.7%)

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?

319Students enrolled in pre-K

12Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

26.6:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.9%

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?

625.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

317.3Teachers, full-time equivalent

13.8School counselors, full-time equivalent

5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

62.1Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

13.2School administrators, full-time equivalent

43.1Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers12 FTE

Kindergarten teachers14 FTE

Elementary teachers122.6 FTE

Secondary teachers168.7 FTE

Elementary school counselors6 FTE

Secondary school counselors7.8 FTE

Instructional coordinators7.9 FTE

District administrators3.8 FTE

District administrative support10 FTE

School administrative support19.7 FTE

Library and media support2.6 FTE

Other support staff121.8 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?

372Total completers

372Regular diplomas

10Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.7%

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.

1.3%Students learning English44 students · 4 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.3%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

15.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services711 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.6%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

2.4%Students with Section 504 plans88 students · 5 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.4%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services8 students · 8 of 8 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

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

317Children 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.

5,471children ages 5 to 17

500estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.1%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.1%

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.

Wisconsin Rapids School DistrictWisconsin Rapids, WI4,637 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Manitowoc School DistrictManitowoc, WI4,641 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Muskego-Norway School DistrictMuskego, WI4,659 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →De Pere School DistrictDe Pere, WI4,526 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Franklin Public School DistrictFranklin, WI4,721 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged2,250 assessments

58 out of 100

Fem1,934 assessments

54 out of 100

White students3,313 assessments

52 out of 100

Mal1,827 assessments

48 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,511 assessments

40 out of 100

Hispanic students126 assessments

39 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?

1High schools

1Middle schools

6Elementary schools

1Prekindergarten schools

7Suburb 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.

13.7%Federal

48.6%State

37.7%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,948Total current spending per student

$7,771Instruction per student

$5,536Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$11.2MFederal revenue13.7% of total revenue

$39.9MState revenue48.6% of total revenue

$31MLocal revenue37.7% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,771Instructionper student

$5,536Student and instructional supportper student

$2,236Special educationper student

$1,335Building operations and maintenanceper student

$853Student transportationper student

$641Food servicesper student

$544Technologyper student

People costs

$33.8MSalaries$7,070 per student

$21MEmployee benefits$4,398 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$559KEquipmentFY 2023

$2.1MCapital outlay$430 per student

$1.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$54.2MDebt outstanding at year end$11,324 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$2.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$2.1MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$766KTitle I$160 per student

$1.6MIDEA special education$345 per student

$1.7MChild nutrition$351 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,311

FY 2023$13,948

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$429

FY 2023$430

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$11,545

FY 2023$11,324

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?

2020–2117%

769 of 4,525 students

2021–2224.2%

1,102 of 4,561 students

2022–2318%

797 of 4,437 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE9 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE9 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 programs9 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?

209Out-of-school suspensions8 reporting schoolsSee schools →15In-school suspensions8 reporting schoolsSee schools →19Law-enforcement referrals8 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests8 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-Fi9 reporting schools

89%Schools reporting fiber9 reporting schools

0Student devices reported9 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?18% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,437 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?$13,948current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?336:1 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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