School district or education agency · NCES 5509030

Menasha Joint School District

Menasha, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students3,178

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools8

operational schools · 2023–24

Students3,178

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,545

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

39th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 9 percentile points lower than the state figure and 6 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

26.8%24.0%27.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$25,782$19,314$19,509

This district is $6,468 per student higher than the state figure and $6,273 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,545$14,850$15,859

This district is $695 per student higher than the state figure and $314 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,426$1,829$1,964

This district is $403 per student lower than the state figure and $538 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$386$239$336

This district is $147 per student higher than the state figure and $50 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,591$2,446$1,793

This district is $1,145 per student higher than the state figure and $1,798 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,706$8,108$8,742

This district is $598 per student higher than the state figure and $36 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,711$4,439$3,769

This district is $1,272 per student higher than the state figure and $1,942 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$30,957$10,597$11,715

This district is $20,360 per student higher than the state figure and $19,242 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$4,792$2,552$869

This district is $2,240 per student higher than the state figure and $3,923 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:114:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

318:1362:1376:1

This district is 44 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 58 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

150.3143.0138.9

This district is 7.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 11.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

3.113.618.5

This district is 10.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 15.4 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

2.21.30.9

This district is 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.3 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

1.2%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.3%6.2%2.9%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

12.6%6.9%12.0%

This district is 5.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

17.6%14.5%14.0%

This district is 3.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.5%1.9%3.9%

This district is 0.5 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

+0.2%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

55.7%39.5%50.6%

This district is 16.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

5.6%4.8%4.5%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

12.9%11.5%9.0%

This district is 1.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

4.7%4.2%6.7%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.2%5.4%5.1%

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

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

14.1%11.0%14.4%

This district is 3.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K201 students

6.3%

Kindergarten–grade 51,276 students

40.2%

Grades 6–8684 students

21.5%

Grades 9–121,017 students

32.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten201

Kindergarten209

Grade 1210

Grade 2209

Grade 3221

Grade 4189

Grade 5238

Grade 6225

Grade 7230

Grade 8229

Grade 9294

Grade 10247

Grade 11256

Grade 12220

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,786 (56.2%)

Hispanic/Latino707 (22.2%)

Two or more races264 (8.3%)

Black or African American232 (7.3%)

Asian168 (5.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native18 (0.6%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (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?

201Students enrolled in pre-K

9Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

22.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.3%

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?

477.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

272.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

10School counselors, full-time equivalent

7School psychologists, full-time equivalent

9.9Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

11.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

87.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers9 FTE

Kindergarten teachers14.5 FTE

Elementary teachers119.9 FTE

Secondary teachers124.3 FTE

Ungraded teachers5 FTE

Elementary school counselors4 FTE

Secondary school counselors6 FTE

Instructional coordinators7 FTE

District administrators4 FTE

District administrative support13.3 FTE

School administrative support12.8 FTE

Library and media support7.5 FTE

Other support staff31 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?

215Total completers

215Regular diplomas

12Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.2%

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.

12.6%Students learning English378 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.6%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

17.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services526 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District17.6%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

1.5%Students with Section 504 plans43 students · 8 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

2.9%English learners also receiving IDEA services87 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

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

177Children 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.

3,686children ages 5 to 17

519estimated to live in families below the poverty line

14.1%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District14.1%

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.

Medford Area Public School DistrictMedford, WI3,158 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Watertown Unified School DistrictWatertown, WI3,231 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Menomonie Area School DistrictDownsville, WI3,244 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Tomah Area School DistrictCamp Douglas, WI3,096 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Ashwaubenon School DistrictGreen Bay, WI3,197 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,013 assessments

56 out of 100

White students1,396 assessments

50 out of 100

Fem1,217 assessments

42 out of 100

Mal1,249 assessments

37 out of 100

Asian students70 assessments

29 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,453 assessments

28 out of 100

Hispanic students560 assessments

25 out of 100

Black students84 assessments

12 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?

7Elementary schools

1Middle schools

1High schools

9Suburb setting

1Charter schools

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.

12.6%Federal

47.8%State

39.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,545Total current spending per student

$8,996Instruction per student

$5,816Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$10.3MFederal revenue12.6% of total revenue

$39MState revenue47.8% of total revenue

$32.2MLocal revenue39.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,996Instructionper student

$5,816Student and instructional supportper student

$3,591Special educationper student

$1,272Building operations and maintenanceper student

$483Student transportationper student

$733Food servicesper student

$227Technologyper student

People costs

$27.5MSalaries$8,706 per student

$18MEmployee benefits$5,711 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.2MEquipmentFY 2023

$4.5MCapital outlay$1,426 per student

$3.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$97.8MDebt outstanding at year end$30,957 per student

$90MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$15.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$860KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$761KTitle I$241 per student

$1.5MIDEA special education$480 per student

$1.6MChild nutrition$518 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$15,153

FY 2023$15,545

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$391

FY 2023$1,426

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,685

FY 2023$30,957

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?

2020–2116.7%

508 of 3,040 students

2021–2225.2%

756 of 2,995 students

2022–2326.8%

795 of 2,965 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

3.2Sworn 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?

201Out-of-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →67In-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →200Law-enforcement referrals9 reporting schoolsSee schools →22School-related arrests9 reporting schoolsSee schools →13Physical restraint2 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-Fi9 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber9 reporting schools

8Student devices reported8 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?26.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,965 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,545current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?318:1 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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