Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gaenslen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gainslen Elementary serves the eastern part of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 1.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaenslen Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaenslen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaenslen Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1959 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaenslen Elementary School's ranking?
Gaenslen Elementary School is ranked #1959 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gaenslen Elementary School often compared to?
Gaenslen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwest Elementary School, Fratney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gaenslen Elementary School?
641 students attend Gaenslen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gaenslen Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaenslen Elementary School?
Gaenslen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gaenslen Elementary School offer ?
Gaenslen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaenslen Elementary School part of?
Gaenslen Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Gaenslen Elementary School located?
Gaenslen Elementary School is located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Riverwest.
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