Enrollment
120
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gillett, WI
Gillett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gillett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550525000565
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillett Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gillett · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillett Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gillett, WI.
School address
District: Gillett School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550525000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gillett Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gillett Middle
Gillett Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gillett, Wisconsin, enrolling 120 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gillett School District also operates Gillett Elementary (277 students) and Gillett High (152 students) alongside Gillett Middle.
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 Gillett Middle compares
Gillett Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$15,559
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Gillett Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gillett School District, which includes Gillett Middle.
$15,559
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 49.3%
Federal 14.7%
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 Gillett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillett Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gillett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gillett Middle
How many students attend Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gillett, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillett Middle is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Middle?
51.9% of students at Gillett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gillett Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Gillett, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillett Middle?
Gillett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Gillett Middle rank among public schools in Gillett?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillett Middle ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Gillett on the city page.
Is Gillett Middle a good school?
Gillett Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Gillett School District?
Besides Gillett Middle, Gillett School District also operates Gillett Elementary (277 students) and Gillett High (152 students). See the Gillett School District district page for the complete list.
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