Enrollment
348
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beloit, WI
Gaston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550105000141
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaston Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550105000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaston Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaston Elementary
Gaston Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.7% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beloit School District spends $18,087 per pupil, 21% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beloit's public schools, it stands alongside The Lincoln Academy (727 students): Gaston Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students) and Aldrich Intermediate (521 students) alongside Gaston Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gaston Elementary compares
Gaston Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 107% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 10.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Gaston Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit School District, which includes Gaston Elementary.
$18,087
Per student
+21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gaston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Beloit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Todd Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Converse Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Hackett Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Powers Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gaston Elementary
How many students attend Gaston Elementary?
Gaston Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beloit, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaston Elementary?
79.7% of students at Gaston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Elementary is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Elementary?
Gaston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaston Elementary rank among schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beloit on the city page.
Is Gaston Elementary a good school?
Gaston Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beloit School District?
Besides Gaston Elementary, Beloit School District also operates Memorial High (1,305 students), Aldrich Intermediate (521 students), and Fran Fruzen Intermediate (490 students). See the Beloit School District district page for the complete list.
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