Enrollment
265
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fish Creek, WI
Gibraltar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gibraltar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550522002245
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibraltar Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fish Creek · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibraltar Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibraltar Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fish Creek, WI.
School address
District: Gibraltar Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550522002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibraltar Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibraltar Elementary
Gibraltar Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 265 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Gibraltar Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Wisconsin schools and 29% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 420 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gibraltar Area School District spends $24,268 per pupil, 63% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Gibraltar Area School District also operates Gibraltar High (175 students) and Gibraltar Middle (92 students) alongside Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar Elementary compares
Gibraltar 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Gibraltar Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibraltar Area School District, which includes Gibraltar Elementary.
$24,268
Per student
+63%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.6%
State 7.7%
Federal 4.7%
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 Gibraltar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gibraltar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibraltar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gibraltar Elementary
How many students attend Gibraltar Elementary?
Gibraltar Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fish Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibraltar Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Gibraltar Elementary?
22.2% of students at Gibraltar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibraltar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gibraltar Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Fish Creek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibraltar Elementary?
Gibraltar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Gibraltar Elementary rank among public schools in Fish Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibraltar Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fish Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fish Creek on the city page.
Is Gibraltar Elementary a good school?
Gibraltar Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 Gibraltar Area School District?
Besides Gibraltar Elementary, Gibraltar Area School District also operates Gibraltar High (175 students) and Gibraltar Middle (92 students). See the Gibraltar Area School District district page for the complete list.
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