Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center's student population of 269 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center's ranking?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center is ranked #1230 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center often compared to?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Frederic Elementary School, Luck Elementary School, Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center?
269 students attend Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center offer ?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center part of?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center is part of Clear Lake School District.
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