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Brown County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Reedsville School District
Kaukauna Area School District  
Luxemburg-Casco School District  
Pulaski Community School District  
Denmark School District  
Wrightstown Community School District  
Ashwaubenon School District  
West De Pere School District  
De Pere Unified School District  
Howard-Suamico School District  
Green Bay Area School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
44
1,443
13.02

1,272
1,284
1,291
1,373
1,287
1,366
1,312
1,306
1,264
1,331
1,329
1,395
1,402
1,367
18,579
0
0
206
18,785

6,950
1,630
1,576
6,204
630
18
1,571

57
71
643
661
11
1,443

23
34
0
57

69
91
67
179
32
0
28
206
605

16
63
146

491
491
PK-12
9
409
13.88

248
338
380
329
367
394
408
406
401
443
497
477
492
485
5,665
0
0
14
5,679

4,804
80
147
301
31
0
302

9
23
178
197
2
409

7
8
0
15

14
37
15
58
9
5
5
14
141

5
20
40

166
166
PK-12
6
297
15.36

204
282
296
300
299
321
330
343
340
338
362
384
372
355
4,526
0
0
35
4,561

3,795
68
126
269
28
2
238

5
15
125
151
1
297

5
6
0
11

10
22
8
24
8
4
4
35
106

4
8
21

92
92
PK-12
6
237
15.50

203
226
261
255
255
276
277
264
277
259
258
292
264
288
3,655
0
0
18
3,673

2,793
74
168
255
101
3
261

7
12
102
116
0
237

4
5
0
9

13
17
1
41
3
4
4
18
99

2
9
13

77
77
PK-12
5
214
15.03

175
194
191
240
209
218
239
244
254
229
265
253
249
237
3,197
0
0
20
3,217

2,344
95
130
248
65
5
310

8
12
83
111
0
214

4
5
0
9

9
13
2
19
4
3
1
20
69

3
6
11

37
37
PK-12
3
92
14.47

80
96
80
83
96
88
100
93
103
100
105
100
94
102
1,320
0
0
11
1,331

1,123
13
15
90
8
4
67

4
5
38
45
0
92

3
2
0
5

3
5
2
12
2
2
2
11
37

3
2
7

28
28
PK-12
5
116
14.32

114
97
114
113
113
117
96
126
114
128
106
145
125
117
1,625
0
0
36
1,661

1,453
11
8
102
5
0
46

8
8
41
59
0
116

2
3
0
5

5
7
1
17
1
3
1
36
69

3
2
6

45
45
PK-12
7
279
13.81

243
238
272
274
285
249
279
299
250
291
260
287
321
250
3,798
0
0
54
3,852

3,395
32
32
124
84
2
129

10
14
120
134
1
279

3
6
0
9

12
17
3
24
9
7
2
54
123

4
12
19

90
90
PK-12
4
143
14.29

115
120
125
142
143
139
125
161
141
160
176
160
153
158
2,018
0
0
26
2,044

1,843
9
7
118
2
0
39

4
8
62
69
0
143

2
3
0
5

4
12
3
19
2
3
1
26
66

3
4
9

37
37
PK-12
7
268
15.25

277
274
288
288
264
289
253
288
310
255
306
300
319
335
4,046
0
0
42
4,088

3,363
63
88
291
13
0
216

8
15
115
130
0
268

5
6
0
11

11
10
4
23
5
3
6
42
100

2
7
13

20
20
PK-12
2
44
13.69

58
47
39
38
44
30
33
39
37
36
47
50
49
47
594
0
0
8
602

486
3
2
82
2
0
19

3
3
16
22
0
44

1
1
0
2

3
3
1
9
1
1
0
8
26

3
2
6

9
9


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus