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Eau Claire Area School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
24
Schools
10,871
Students
$15,744
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
36.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
89.6%
Graduation Rate
+3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Eau Claire Area School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 10,871 students across 24 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,744 is near the national average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (24)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter SchoolCharterPK–05302
Davey ElementaryKG–05356
Flynn ElementaryKG–05235
Lakeshore ElementaryKG–05328
Locust Lane ElementaryKG–05311
Longfellow ElementaryKG–05257
Manz ElementaryKG–05359
Meadowview ElementaryKG–05393
Northwoods ElementaryKG–05318
Putnam Heights ElementaryKG–05416
Robbins ElementaryKG–05505
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–05255
Sherman ElementaryKG–05481
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DeLong Middle06–08893
Northstar Middle06–08501
South Middle06–08791
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
McKinley Charter SchoolCharter06–12141
Memorial High09–121,552
North High09–121,663
Oxford Avenue School10–120
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eau Claire Community SitesPK–PK438
Eau Claire Virtual SchoolCharterKG–12124
Prairie Ridge Early Learning SchoolPK–PK236
Second Avenue School04–1216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,744Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
41%
State
47.5%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
10,871
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.6%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.6% graduation rate — 3.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Eau Claire Area School District has 24 public schools, serving a total of 10,871 students.
What is the graduation rate for Eau Claire Area School District?
The graduation rate is 89.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Eau Claire Area School District spend per student?
Eau Claire Area School District spends $15,744 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Eau Claire Area School District?
37% of students in Eau Claire Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Eau Claire Area School District?
Yes — 3 of the 24 schools in Eau Claire Area School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Eau Claire Area School District serve?
Eau Claire Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Eau Claire Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Eau Claire Area School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.