- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menasha, WI
Gegan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gegan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550903001057
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gegan Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Menasha · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gegan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gegan Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI.
School address
District: Menasha Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550903001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Gegan Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 550903001057 · Menasha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 10.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Menasha High (1,020 students)
Gegan Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gegan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menasha High
Menasha High
1,020 students
- Maplewood Midd
Maplewood Middle
676 students
- Clovis Grove E
Clovis Grove Elementary
448 students
- Butte Des Mort
Butte Des Morts Elementary
445 students
- This school 258
Gegan Elementary
258 students
- Banta School 184
Banta School
184 students
What this shows Gegan Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gegan Elementary compares
Gegan 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,545
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Gegan Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Menasha Joint School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gegan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Des Morts Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banta School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gegan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Menasha
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clovis Grove Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Butte Des Morts Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
152 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Fox Valley Virtual School
Standard public school
90 students 7.5:1 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gegan Elementary
How many students attend Gegan Elementary?
Gegan Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menasha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gegan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gegan Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Gegan Elementary?
58.0% of students at Gegan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gegan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gegan Elementary is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Menasha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gegan Elementary?
Gegan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gegan Elementary rank among schools in Menasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Gegan Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Menasha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menasha on the city page.
What other schools are in Menasha Joint School District?
Besides Gegan Elementary, Menasha Joint School District also operates Menasha High (1,020 students), Maplewood Middle (676 students), and Clovis Grove Elementary (448 students). See the Menasha Joint School District district page for the complete list.