Gebhardt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

411 Gebhardt Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 238 students in grades 4-5, Gebhardt 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 was 26% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
238 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(15-16)
26%
43%
(15-16)
27%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
(15-16)
27%
1%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
11%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
1%
10%

Showing 2004–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
64%
71%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average).
How many students attend Gebhardt Elementary School?
238 students attend Gebhardt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gebhardt Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gebhardt Elementary School?
Gebhardt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gebhardt Elementary School offer ?
Gebhardt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Gebhardt Elementary School part of?
Gebhardt Elementary School is part of Black River Falls School District.

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