SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN DELLS

What SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN DELLS does

School District of Wisconsin Dells is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,802 students across a 186-square-mile service area spanning Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Sauk counties in south-central Wisconsin. The district operates consolidated elementary (Wisconsin Dells Elementary, grades 4K-4), middle (Wisconsin Dells Middle School, grades 5-8 following a 2026-27 reconfiguration), and high school (Wisconsin Dells High School, grades 9-12) campuses, supported by Pupil Services (special education, ELL, homeless liaison, health), Transportation, Food Service, and Counseling departments. Core technology infrastructure includes Infinite Campus (student information system), Skyward (financial and meal-account management), Follett Destiny (library), 4Schools (curriculum), WECAN (HR), Xello (career exploration), School Messenger (notifications), and Finalsite (web content). Integration-heavy administrative flows link these systems end-to-end.

The district's revenue model is tax-and-appropriation: roughly $28.6 million in FY2026-27 General Fund revenue anchored by a $23.68 million school levy (General Fund $21.17 million, Referendum Debt Service Fund $2.43 million). Wisconsin state aid contributes about $4.6 million (~10% of revenue, suppressed by the district's high equalized value per pupil of over $2.4 billion), with inter-district payments of $1.95 million, federal sources of $0.40 million, and food-service revenue of $1.45 million. Federal USDA Child Nutrition Program reimbursements and pay-as-you-go meal pricing ($1.75-$3.45 depending on grade) provide a minor auxiliary revenue stream. Total expenditures across all funds are budgeted at approximately $38.1 million. Customer segments are district-resident families with school-age children (primary) and open-enrollment non-residents (secondary), with 59.2% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, 13.9% receiving special education services, and 11.8% classified as English Learners, signaling a high-need population.

Strategic posture centers on managing enrollment stability, academic achievement (92% graduation rate), and consolidating facilities — the 2026-27 elementary merger and middle-school reconfiguration reflect operational rationalization rather than expansion. The district participates in Wisconsin's Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program and maintains key partnerships with USDA, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Wis Dells Education Foundation, and the Ho-Chunk Nation Financial Fitness Academy. Compliance is anchored in FERPA, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Title IX, McKinney-Vento, USDA Child Nutrition Programs, AHERA, and HIPAA across the appropriate functional areas.

Name

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN DELLS

Legal name

School District of Wisconsin Dells

Website

https://www.sdwd.k12.wi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

School District of Wisconsin Dells is a public K-12 district serving about 1,802 students across a 186-square-mile, five-county area in south-central Wisconsin, funded primarily by a $23.7M local property tax levy and operating elementary, middle, and high schools with comprehensive support services.

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• K-12 academic programs
• Special education services
• Student support services
• School transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wisconsin Dells

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Levy: The primary revenue source is local property tax levies. For 2026-27, the proposed total school levy is $23,681,270, including a General Fund levy of $21,169,301 and Referendum Debt Service Fund levy of $2,429,469. The equalized valuation of the District is over $2.4 billion.
2. State Sources Revenue: State funding from Wisconsin, including general aid and categorical programs. For 2026-27 budget: $4,623,194 from state sources. The district receives approximately 10% of its revenues from the State of Wisconsin due to high equalized-value-per-student results.
3. Inter-district Payments: Revenue from other school districts for students attending SDWD schools. For 2026-27 budget: $1,945,033 from inter-district payments.
4. Federal Sources Revenue: Federal funding including Title programs and food service subsidies. For 2026-27 budget: $397,625 from federal sources. The district participates in USDA child nutrition programs including National School Lunch, Breakfast, and Summer Food Service Programs.
5. Food Service Program Revenue: Revenue from student meal purchases and free/reduced meal program reimbursements. For 2026-27: Food Service Fund revenue of $1,450,609. Meal prices range from $1.75-$3.45 depending on grade level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

School District of Wisconsin Dells is a public K-12 school district that delivers free educational services to approximately 1,802 students across grades 4K through 12, operating four school campuses and providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes general academics, Advanced Placement courses, Special Education, English Language Learner (ELL) programs, dual enrollment, and career exploration. The district supplements classroom instruction with student support services such as USDA-compliant food service, bus transportation, counseling, health services, and programs for homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Product overview

School District of Wisconsin Dells operates as a traditional K-12 public school district offering a unified educational program across four schools: Wisconsin Dells Elementary School (serving grades 4K-4, consolidated in 2026-27), Wisconsin Dells Middle School (grades 5-8, reconfigured in 2026-27), and Wisconsin Dells High School (grades 9-12). The district provides comprehensive support services including Food Service (National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs), Transportation, Special Education (IDEA-compliant), English Language Learners programs, Health Services, Counseling, and Homeless Student Services under McKinney-Vento. Supplementary programs include Virtual School, Dual Enrollment (Early College Credit, Start College Now), and the Education for Employment Program for career planning. The district utilizes integrated administrative systems including Infinite Campus (SIS), Skyward (financial/student management), WECAN (HR recruitment), Xello (career exploration), and Follett Destiny (library).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wisconsin Dells Elementary School Consolidated elementary school formed by the merger of Lake Delton Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary, serving all students in grades 4K through 4 starting in the 2026-27 school year.
• Lake Delton Elementary School Elementary school serving grades PK-5 with approximately 200 students, to be merged into Wisconsin Dells Elementary for 2026-27.
• Spring Hill Elementary School Elementary school serving grades PK-5 with approximately 630 students, to be merged into Wisconsin Dells Elementary for 2026-27.
• Wisconsin Dells Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with approximately 372 students, reconfigured to include fifth grade starting 2026-27.
• Wisconsin Dells High School High school serving grades 9-12 with approximately 559 students, offering AP courses, dual enrollment, 13 WIAA athletic programs, and National Honor Society.
• Food Service Program USDA Child Nutrition Programs including National School Lunch, National School Breakfast, Special Morning Milk, Wisconsin School Day Milk, and Afterschool Snack Programs serving students with meal prices ranging from $1.75-$3.45.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation for students living 2+ miles from school or in approved hazardous areas, including AM/PM routes and athletic trips, serving nearly 100% of students.
• Special Education Services IDEA-compliant identification, evaluation, eligibility, and individualized education programming for children with disabilities ages 3-21, coordinated through the Director of Pupil Services.
• English Language Learners Program ELL/bilingual-bicultural education program providing English language instruction and support for the 11.8% limited-English-proficient student population.
• Counseling Department Services School counseling including college preparation, career exploration, scholarship assistance, financial aid guidance, and mental health resources for students K-12.
• Health Services School nursing services including health screenings, medication administration, allergy management, asthma care, communicable disease protocols, and immunization tracking.
• Virtual School Online/virtual schooling option offered through the Office of Curriculum and Instruction for students requiring alternative educational delivery.
• Free and Reduced Meal Program Federal nutrition program providing free or reduced-price meals to eligible students based on family income, with 59.2% of students participating.
• Homeless Student Services (McKinney-Vento) Support services for homeless children and youth including school stability, immediate enrollment, transportation to school of origin, and dispute resolution under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Education for Employment Program Career awareness at elementary, career exploration at middle school, and career planning/preparation at high school aligned with PI 26.04 Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Dual Enrollment Programs Early College Credit Program for university courses and Start College Now for technical college courses, allowing high school students to earn college credit.
• Pupil Services Comprehensive student support umbrella including Special Education, ELL, homeless information, health services, Title VII coordination, school psychologists, and counselors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate: 92% of students graduate with signed diplomas (140 members of class of 2026 graduated)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ho-Chunk Nation - Financial Fitness AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district provides access to Ho-Chunk Financial Fitness Academy, an external resource for family financial education and wellness services, offered through the Pupil Services department as a family resource.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in multiple federal nutrition programs including National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, Special Morning Milk Program, Wisconsin School Day Milk Program, and Afterschool Snack Program, receiving reimbursements and support for student meal services.
• Wisconsin Department of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing oversight, funding, academic standards guidance, accountability frameworks, and support programs including Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program, Title programs, and educator professional development resources.
• Columbia County Farm to SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram connecting schools with local farms to provide fresh, locally-grown produce in school meals while supporting local agriculture and providing educational opportunities about food and nutrition.
• Wisconsin's Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing additional funding to reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Both elementary schools participate in this program to address achievement gaps.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baraboo School District: Neighboring Sauk County public K-12 district serving approximately 3,000 students with a similar rural/multi-school structure, tourism-adjacent economy, and dependence on Wisconsin's revenue cap framework. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and funding model.
• Reedsburg Area School District: Sauk County public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale (~2,700 students) operating under the same state funding framework, with comparable AGR participation, food service program footprint, and inter-district open-enrollment dynamics.
• Lodi School District: Columbia County public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale, operating under the same Wisconsin state aid and revenue cap structure with a comparable rural multi-county footprint.
• Adams-Friendship Area School District: Adams County public K-12 district sharing geographic territory with SDWD. Comparable in scale, demographic profile (significant free/reduced eligibility), and reliance on Wisconsin's revenue limit framework.
• Mauston School District: Juneau County public K-12 district that overlaps SDWD's five-county footprint. Comparable small-district scale, similar reliance on property tax levies, and similar high free/reduced-lunch population mix.
• Wisconsin Heights School District: Bordering public K-12 district serving students across Iowa and Dane counties. Comparable small-district scale, similar reliance on AGR and Title-funded programs, and a shared open-enrollment catchment with SDWD.
• Portage Community School District: Adjacent Columbia County public K-12 district of comparable size and rural composition; shares the same Wisconsin funding mechanics, open-enrollment dynamics, and multi-school structure. Closely comparable operating profile to SDWD.
• Nekoosa School District: Wood/Adams County public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale. Similar rural footprint, comparable demographic profile, and shared exposure to Wisconsin's revenue limits and categorical funding programs.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles14 records

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