Enrollment
39
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilmanton, WI
Gilmanton High
Federal NCES profile for Gilmanton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550537000574
👥 S:T ratio 69
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmanton High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gilmanton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmanton High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gilmanton, WI.
School address
District: Gilmanton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550537000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmanton High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmanton High
Gilmanton High is a small high school in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, enrolling 39 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Gilmanton High is leaner than roughly 97% of Wisconsin schools and 46% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 78 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Elementary (52 students) and Gilmanton Middle (37 students) alongside Gilmanton 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 Gilmanton High compares
Gilmanton 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 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 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Gilmanton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmanton School District, which includes Gilmanton High.
$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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmanton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilmanton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmanton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmanton High
How many students attend Gilmanton High?
Gilmanton High has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton High is 7.8:1, which is 46% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 50% 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 High?
46.2% of students at Gilmanton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmanton High?
The largest demographic group at Gilmanton High is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmanton High?
Gilmanton High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilmanton High rank among public schools in Gilmanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton High ranks #2 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 High a good school?
Gilmanton High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin. 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 High, Gilmanton School District also operates Gilmanton Elementary (52 students) and Gilmanton Middle (37 students). See the Gilmanton School District district page for the complete list.
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