Public school district · Official NCES ID 5515840

Waupaca School District

Waupaca, WI

District overview Compare districts

Students2,037

Schools5

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24; school count from the same record.

Academic standing50th percentileStronger than benchmarks

1 percentile points higher than WI; 5 percentile points higher than the U.S.

2025

Chronically absent18.5%Stronger than benchmarks

5.3 percentage points lower than WI; 8.7 percentage points lower than the U.S.

2022–23

Students per teacher12:1Stronger than benchmarks

2.0 students per teacher lower than WI; 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S.

2023–24

Spending per student$15,223Context only

$375 per student higher than WI; $685 per student lower than the U.S.

FY 2023

Data coverage and reporting years

What is available here?

Broad coverage

8 of 8 core data areas available

Every available section is tied to this district’s official NCES ID. The year shown is the year the data describes, not the date we added it.

✓Academic results2025Current release✓Attendance2022–23Current release✓Spending2022–23Current release✓Enrollment & staffing2023–24Current release✓Student support2021–22Older federal release✓Safety & civil rights2021–22Older federal release✓Community context2023Current release✓Programs & opportunities2021–22Older federal release

Five things to know

The district at a glance

Open any question to see the supporting numbers, comparison and reporting year.

01Quick answer

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?

50^thlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

12 percentile points lower than 2019.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

1.5%of students enrolled in grades 9–12

District1.5%

WI1.9%

U.S.2.3%

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.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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What has changed?

The district’s recent direction

Each card uses its own clearly labeled period. Measures from different sources are never blended.

Academic standing12 percentile points

Lower than the first comparable year.

2019–2025 · Stanford research estimate

Chronic absence5.2 points

Higher than the first year. More students were chronically absent.

2020–21–2022–23

Enrollment+1.5%

Student enrollment grew.

2021–22 to 2023–24 · NCES

Operating spending+4.2%

Spending per student increased before adjusting for inflation.

FY 2022 to FY 2023 · NCES F-33

Enrollment 2023–24Finance 2022–23Attendance 2022–23State tests 2024–25 where published

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K133 students

6.5%

Kindergarten–grade 5858 students

42.1%

Grades 6–8431 students

21.2%

Grades 9–12615 students

30.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten133

Kindergarten129

Grade 1126

Grade 2144

Grade 3143

Grade 4159

Grade 5157

Grade 6133

Grade 7156

Grade 8142

Grade 9152

Grade 10166

Grade 11157

Grade 12140

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,791 (87.9%)

Hispanic/Latino134 (6.6%)

Two or more races73 (3.6%)

Asian16 (0.8%)

Black or African American14 (0.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native7 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (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?

133Students enrolled in pre-K

7Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

18.9:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.5%

WI6.1%

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?

319.1All district staff, full-time equivalent

164Teachers, full-time equivalent

5.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

30.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

7School administrators, full-time equivalent

22.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers7 FTE

Kindergarten teachers9 FTE

Elementary teachers74.9 FTE

Secondary teachers72.9 FTE

Ungraded teachers0.2 FTE

Elementary school counselors3.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors2 FTE

Instructional coordinators3.3 FTE

District administrators2.9 FTE

District administrative support6.8 FTE

School administrative support11.3 FTE

Library and media support2.5 FTE

Other support staff56.8 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?

129Total completers

129Regular diplomas

9Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.5%

WI1.9%

United States2.3%

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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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.

2,269children ages 5 to 17

215estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.5%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.5%

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 geographic boundaries for regular public school districts.

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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.

Portage Community School DistrictEndeavor, WI

Students: 2,058
Community poverty: 8.3%
English learners: 2.6%
Special education: 15.1%

Matched on enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View →Plymouth Joint School DistrictPlymouth, WI

Students: 2,008
Community poverty: 6.3%
English learners: 1.5%
Special education: 12.7%

Matched on enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View →Luxemburg-Casco School DistrictLuxemburg, WI

Students: 2,018
Community poverty: 4.9%
English learners: 3.4%
Special education: 14.0%

Matched on enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View →Arrowhead UHS School DistrictHartland, WI

Students: 2,038
Community poverty: 2.0%
English learners: 0.3%
Special education: 8.5%

Matched on enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View →New London School DistrictNew London, WI

Students: 2,087
Community poverty: 7.5%
English learners: 5.0%
Special education: 16.1%

Matched on enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View →

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 standing2025Stronger than benchmarks

50th percentile49th percentile45th percentile

DWIUS

This district is 1 percentile points higher than the state figure and 5 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23Stronger than benchmarks

18.5%23.8%27.2%

DWIUS

This district is 5.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023Context only

$17,055$19,313$19,748

DWIUS

This district is $2,258 per student lower than the state figure and $2,693 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023Context only

$15,223$14,848$15,908

DWIUS

This district is $375 per student higher than the state figure and $685 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023Context only

$430$1,829$2,035

DWIUS

This district is $1,399 per student lower than the state figure and $1,605 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023Context only

$169$239$342

DWIUS

This district is $70 per student lower than the state figure and $173 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023Context only

$2,267$2,442$1,855

DWIUS

This district is $175 per student lower than the state figure and $412 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023Context only

$8,825$8,106$8,849

DWIUS

This district is $719 per student higher than the state figure and $24 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023Context only

$3,897$4,438$3,859

DWIUS

This district is $541 per student lower than the state figure and $38 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023Context only

$1,938$10,600$12,224

DWIUS

This district is $8,662 per student lower than the state figure and $10,286 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023Context only

$39$2,553$907

DWIUS

This district is $2,514 per student lower than the state figure and $868 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24Stronger than benchmarks

12:114:115:1

DWIUS

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 counselor2023–24Mixed comparison

370:1361:1373:1

DWIUS

This district is 9 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 3 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24Stronger than benchmarks

156.7141.4138.8

DWIUS

This district is 15.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 17.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24Mixed comparison

15.113.318.1

DWIUS

This district is 1.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 3.0 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24Mixed comparison

1.01.30.9

DWIUS

This district is 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24Stronger than benchmarks

100.0%99.6%99.0%

DWIUS

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 9–122023–24Stronger than benchmarks

1.5%1.9%2.3%

DWIUS

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24Context only

6.5%6.1%2.9%

DWIUS

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schoolsContext only

0.9%6.8%11.8%

DWIUS

This district is 5.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schoolsContext only

14.6%14.5%13.8%

DWIUS

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

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schoolsContext only

1.0%2.0%4.0%

DWIUS

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schoolsContext only

99.2%97.6%96.6%

DWIUS

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24Context only

+1.5%-1.7%+0.2%

DWIUS

This district is 3.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

43.7%39.1%49.4%

DWIUS

This district is 4.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

5.7%4.7%4.6%

DWIUS

This district is 1.0 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 enrollmentMixed comparison

9.5%11.4%9.4%

DWIUS

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollmentStronger than benchmarks

0.0%4.1%6.8%

DWIUS

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollmentContext only

0.3%5.4%4.5%

DWIUS

This district is 5.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimateStronger than benchmarks

9.5%11.0%14.4%

DWIUS

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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.

0.9%Students learning English15 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

WI6.8%

U.S.11.8%

14.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services274 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.6%

WI14.5%

U.S.13.8%

1.0%Students with Section 504 plans13 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

WI2.0%

U.S.4.0%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services2 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

WI1.1%

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?

99.2%Teachers reported as certified

126Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.2%

WI97.6%

United States96.6%

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.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged932 assessments

62 out of 100

White students1,454 assessments

52 out of 100

Fem637 assessments

50 out of 100

Mal883 assessments

50 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students728 assessments

35 out of 100

Hispanic students61 assessments

17 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

1Prekindergarten schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

2Town 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.

12.9%Federal

45.4%State

41.7%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,223Total current spending per student

$7,487Instruction per student

$7,194Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$4.4MFederal revenue12.9% of total revenue

$15.5MState revenue45.4% of total revenue

$14.2MLocal revenue41.7% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,487Instructionper student

$7,194Student and instructional supportper student

$2,267Special educationper student

$1,909Building operations and maintenanceper student

$747Student transportationper student

$542Food servicesper student

$184Technologyper student

People costs

$17.6MSalaries$8,825 per student

$7.8MEmployee benefits$3,897 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$337KEquipmentFY 2023

$860KCapital outlay$430 per student

$509KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$3.9MDebt outstanding at year end$1,938 per student

$3.9MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$78KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$375KTitle I$188 per student

$502KIDEA special education$251 per student

$19KCareer and technical education$10 per student

$655KChild nutrition$328 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,609

FY 2023$15,223+4.2% year over year

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$292

FY 2023$430+47.3% year over year

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$1,9380.0% year over year

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?

2020–2113.3%

253 of 1,908 students

2021–2218.8%

354 of 1,881 students

2022–2318.5%

343 of 1,859 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1.4Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE5 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 programs5 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?

88Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →105In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →64Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →5School-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-Fi5 reporting schools

80%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

0Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →27Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

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

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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Waupaca School District

8 of 8 core data areas available

The district at a glance

Are students making academic progress?

Are students missing too much school?

Is the district improving?

How much does the district spend?

Does the district have enough support staff?

How are students doing?

How many students graduated within four years?

The district’s recent direction

Who attends this district?

Students by race and ethnicity

How much public pre-K is reported?

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

How many staff members support students?

How many students completed school or dropped out?

Regular diplomas among completers

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

Teacher workforce

How many school-age children live in poverty?

What area does this district cover?

Districts serving a similar student population

How does this district compare?

How many students may need specialized support?

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

Teacher certification comparison

How do results differ among student groups?

What kinds of schools are in the district?

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

Where the money comes from

Where the money goes

How has chronic absence changed?

What specialized roles were reported?

What do district schools offer?

What was reported across district schools?

What access and incident data is available?

Put this district in context