Enrollment
134
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilman, WI
Gilman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550528000567
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilman Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gilman · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gilman, WI.
School address
District: Gilman School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550528000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilman Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilman Elementary
Gilman Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gilman, Wisconsin, enrolling 134 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.0% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Gilman School District spends $19,212 per pupil, 29% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gilman's public schools, it stands alongside Gilman High (148 students): Gilman Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Gilman School District also operates Gilman High (148 students) and Esucceed Charter School (78 students) alongside Gilman 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 Gilman Elementary compares
Gilman 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Gilman Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilman School District, which includes Gilman Elementary.
$19,212
Per student
+29%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 17.7%
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 Gilman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esucceed Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Gilman
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilman Elementary
How many students attend Gilman Elementary?
Gilman Elementary has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilman, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilman Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Gilman Elementary?
38.0% of students at Gilman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilman Elementary is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Gilman, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilman Elementary?
Gilman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilman Elementary rank among schools in Gilman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilman Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gilman, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilman on the city page.
Is Gilman Elementary a good school?
Gilman Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gilman School District?
Besides Gilman Elementary, Gilman School District also operates Gilman High (148 students) and Esucceed Charter School (78 students). See the Gilman School District district page for the complete list.
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