Enrollment
37
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilmanton, WI
Gilmanton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gilmanton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550537002907
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmanton Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gilmanton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmanton Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilmanton, WI.
School address
District: Gilmanton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550537002907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmanton Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmanton Middle
Gilmanton Middle is a small elementary school in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Gilmanton Middle is leaner than roughly 93% of Wisconsin schools and 35% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Wisconsin schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% 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 Elementary (52 students) and Gilmanton High (39 students) alongside Gilmanton 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 Gilmanton Middle compares
Gilmanton 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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 94.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Gilmanton Middle 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 Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmanton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmanton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmanton Middle'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
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmanton Middle
How many students attend Gilmanton Middle?
Gilmanton Middle has 37 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Middle is 9.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Middle?
38.5% of students at Gilmanton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmanton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gilmanton Middle is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Gilmanton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmanton Middle?
Gilmanton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Gilmanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmanton Middle ranks #1 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 Middle a good school?
Gilmanton Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Middle, Gilmanton School District also operates Gilmanton Elementary (52 students) and Gilmanton High (39 students). See the Gilmanton School District district page for the complete list.
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