Enrollment
1,331
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551236002311
Gifford School — Racine, WI
Federal NCES profile for Gifford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gifford School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gifford School reports 1,331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 91.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Wisconsin average and 42% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 333 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Racine Unified School District spends $19,548 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.0% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gifford School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,548
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,331 Top 98% in Wisconsin — larger than 2% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.8% -23% vs state
NCES ID 551236002311
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Gifford School.
$19,548
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 14.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
Similar other schools in Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mitchell School
Standard public school
1,040 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Standard public school
870 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
O Brown Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gifford School
How many students attend Gifford School?
Gifford School has 1,331 students enrolled. It is a other school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gifford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gifford School is 15.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gifford School?
29.8% of students at Gifford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gifford School?
The largest demographic group at Gifford School is White at 63.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Racine, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gifford School?
Gifford School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.