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McFarland School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
9
Schools
5,484
Students
$13,288
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
40.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

McFarland School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 5,484 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,288 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Conrad Elvehjem Primary SchoolPK–02471
Waubesa Intermediate03–05540
Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)CharterKG–081,365
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Indian Mound Middle06–08531
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin HighCharter09–12232
Insight School of Wisconsin HighCharter09–12173
McFarland High09–12777
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)Charter09–121,270
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
4K McFarlandPK–PK125
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,288Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
71%
State
23.7%
Local (property tax)
71.4%
Federal
4.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,484
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in McFarland School District?
McFarland School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,484 students.
What is the graduation rate for McFarland School District?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does McFarland School District spend per student?
McFarland School District spends $13,288 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in McFarland School District?
41% of students in McFarland School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in McFarland School District?
Yes — 4 of the 9 schools in McFarland School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does McFarland School District serve?
McFarland School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for McFarland School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in McFarland School District is 48/100. 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.