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Rhinelander School District

Public school district · Rhinelander, WI · NCES 5512720

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At a glance

Reported students

2,295

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

6

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$17,312

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,745

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
2,245
Teachers (FTE)
163.23
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1

What current records say about Rhinelander School District

Rhinelander School District operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. NCES reports 2,295 students and 183.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Wisconsin agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 85 of 420 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $17,312 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,745 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 74 of 420 in Wisconsin. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
0.2%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
12.7%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
183.9
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$39,609,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Rhinelander School District

Rhinelander, Wisconsin

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 45.6481, -89.4001

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White88.8%
  • Hispanic3.1%
  • Black1.5%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary426610.3:10
Middle145412.2:10
High175715.7:10

Explore schools in Rhinelander School District

6 current directory entries

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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Central ElementaryElementaryPK–0526910.5:1
Crescent ElementaryElementaryPK–0538410.8:1
James Williams MiddleMiddle06–0845412.2:1
Northwoods Community ElementaryElementaryPK–05979.2:1
Pelican ElementaryElementaryPK–0526310.1:1
Rhinelander HighHigh09–1275715.7:1

Cities served by Rhinelander School District

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Frequently asked questions about Rhinelander School District

How many schools are in Rhinelander School District?

Rhinelander School District has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

How many students attend Rhinelander School District?

NCES reports 2,295 students for 2024–25, served by 183.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 85 of 420 Wisconsin agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,245 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Rhinelander School District?

The district-wide ratio is 12.5:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Rhinelander School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $17,312 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,745 for instruction. That ranks 74 of 420 comparable Wisconsin agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Rhinelander School District?

Rhinelander High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 757 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Rhinelander School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (715) 365-9750 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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