Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gaston 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaston Elementary serves the southwest part of Beloit, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 1 to 2.2-mile radius of the school, typically taking 5 to 10 minutes to drive there.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaston Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Preparing and Inspiring Every Student to Succeed in Life and Contribute to an Ever-Changing World
School Rankings
Gaston 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 Gaston Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1819 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
10%
9%
White
43%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaston Elementary School's ranking?
Gaston Elementary School is ranked #1819 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gaston Elementary School?
348 students attend Gaston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gaston Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaston Elementary School?
Gaston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gaston Elementary School offer ?
Gaston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaston Elementary School part of?
Gaston Elementary School is part of Beloit School District.
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