- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Gaston Elementary grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+33.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 550105000141 · Beloit, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High (1,305 students)
Gaston Elementary grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+33.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gaston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,305 students
- Aldrich Interm 521
Aldrich Intermediate
521 students
- Fran Fruzen In 490
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
490 students
- Robinson Eleme 477
Robinson Elementary
477 students
- Todd Elementar 471
Todd Elementary
471 students
- This school 348
Gaston Elementary
348 students
What this shows Gaston Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaston Elementary compares
Gaston Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Beloit School District reports $17,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 86.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.