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Rice Lake enrollment dips slightly to 2,070; board told figure sets district revenue limit
Summary
The district reported a third-Friday enrollment count of 2,070 (down 17 from 2,087), which sets the revenue limit and informs the 2025–26 budget; administrators said Victor will present more detailed budget implications at the upcoming budget hearing.
Administrators told the Rice Lake Area School District Board of Education on Oct. 13 that the official 'third Friday in September' enrollment count — the number used to set the district’s revenue limit — was 2,070 students this year, down 17 from last year’s 2,087.
The presenter explained that the revenue limit is calculated from a three-year rolling average and helps determine the district’s state aid and property-tax-supported revenue. Board discussion noted last year’s graduating cohort of 180 seniors and reported incoming 4K enrollment (read in the transcript as 114 4K students).
Board members were reminded the district will present budget details at a budget hearing in the coming weeks, where Victor is scheduled to explain the revenue implications. Administrators cautioned that, although recent federal and state funding increased available dollars, the district still expects to operate with a deficit and will need to make further decisions as the budget process continues.
The board will review budget documents and the mill-rate resolution at the budget hearing before any final adoption.
