- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gillett, WI
Gillett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gillett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550525000566
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillett Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gillett · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillett Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gillett, WI.
School address
District: Gillett School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550525000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Gillett Elementary grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 550525000566 · Gillett, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gillett High (152 students)
Gillett Elementary grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Gillett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gillett Elementary
277 students
- Gillett High
Gillett High
152 students
- Gillett Middle
Gillett Middle
120 students
What this shows Gillett Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillett Elementary compares
Gillett 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$16,219
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Gillett Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Gillett School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gillett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gillett Elementary
How many students attend Gillett Elementary?
Gillett Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gillett, WI. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillett Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Gillett Elementary?
50.8% of students at Gillett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gillett Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Gillett, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillett Elementary?
Gillett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gillett Elementary rank among public schools in Gillett?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gillett, 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 Gillett School District?
Besides Gillett Elementary, Gillett School District also operates Gillett High (152 students) and Gillett Middle (120 students). See the Gillett School District district page for the complete list.