- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Gifford School
Federal NCES profile for Gifford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236002311
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gifford School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gifford School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236002311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gifford School held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 94.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 551236002311 · Racine, WI Other · MID · TRAD
1,331 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Gifford School held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 94.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gifford School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Case High
Case High
1,856 students
- This school
Gifford School
1,331 students
- Horlick High
Horlick High
1,212 students
- Park High
Park High
1,203 students
- Starbuck - an
Starbuck - an Ib World School
1,133 students
- Mitchell Schoo
Mitchell School
1,040 students
What this shows Gifford School reports 1,331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gifford School compares
Gifford School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,331
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Gifford School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Racine Unified School District reports $16,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gifford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gifford School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mitchell School
Standard public school
1,040 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Standard public school
870 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
O Brown Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 15.9:1 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 (~1,331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gifford School
How many students attend Gifford School?
Gifford School has 1,331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,411 (2022-23) → 1,408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gifford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gifford School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gifford School?
Gifford School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Gifford School rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gifford School ranks #4 of 18 schools in Racine, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Racine on the city page.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Gifford School, Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students), Horlick High (1,212 students), and Park High (1,203 students). See the Racine Unified School District district page for the complete list.