Enrollment
148
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilman, WI
Gilman High
Federal NCES profile for Gilman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550528000568
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilman High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gilman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilman High has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilman High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gilman, WI.
School address
District: Gilman School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550528000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilman High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilman High
Gilman High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gilman, Wisconsin, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Elementary (134 students): Gilman High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 11.2:1).
Gilman School District also operates Gilman Elementary (134 students) and Esucceed Charter School (78 students) alongside Gilman High.
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 High compares
Gilman High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Gilman High 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 High.
$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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esucceed Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilman High
How many students attend Gilman High?
Gilman High has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilman, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilman High is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilman High?
38.2% of students at Gilman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilman High?
The largest demographic group at Gilman High is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Gilman, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilman High?
Gilman High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 High rank among schools in Gilman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilman High ranks #2 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 High a good school?
Gilman High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 High, Gilman School District also operates Gilman Elementary (134 students) and Esucceed Charter School (78 students). See the Gilman School District district page for the complete list.
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