Enrollment
52
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilmanton, WI
Gilmanton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilmanton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550537000573
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmanton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gilmanton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmanton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilmanton, WI.
School address
District: Gilmanton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550537000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmanton Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmanton Elementary
Gilmanton Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, enrolling 52 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Gilmanton Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Wisconsin schools, with 52 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gilmanton School District spends $19,674 per pupil, 32% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Gilmanton School District also operates Gilmanton High (39 students) and Gilmanton Middle (37 students) alongside Gilmanton 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 Gilmanton Elementary compares
Gilmanton 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$19,674
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 92.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Gilmanton Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmanton School District, which includes Gilmanton Elementary.
$19,674
Per student
+32%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Gilmanton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmanton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilmanton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmanton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~52 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmanton Elementary
How many students attend Gilmanton Elementary?
Gilmanton Elementary has 52 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Gilmanton Elementary?
28.1% of students at Gilmanton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmanton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilmanton Elementary is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmanton Elementary?
Gilmanton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Gilmanton Elementary rank among public schools in Gilmanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilmanton, 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 Gilmanton on the city page.
Is Gilmanton Elementary a good school?
Gilmanton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Gilmanton School District?
Besides Gilmanton Elementary, Gilmanton School District also operates Gilmanton High (39 students) and Gilmanton Middle (37 students). See the Gilmanton School District district page for the complete list.
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