- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clear Lake, WI
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550261000291
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, WI.
School address
District: Clear Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550261000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550261000291 · Clear Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 11.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Lake High (189 students)
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center
266 students
- Clear Lake Hig
Clear Lake High
189 students
- Clear Lake Jun 72
Clear Lake Junior High
72 students
What this shows Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center compares
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Lake School District reports $14,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center
How many students attend Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center?
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clear Lake, WI. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center?
29.2% of students at Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center?
Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clear Lake School District?
Besides Gaylord a Nelson Educational Center, Clear Lake School District also operates Clear Lake High (189 students) and Clear Lake Junior High (72 students). See the Clear Lake School District district page for the complete list.