Serving 1,331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gifford 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gifford Elementary serves the northwest part of Racine, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 47 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gifford School's student population of 1,331 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gifford 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 Gifford School is 0.55, 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
#1434 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
63%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gifford School's ranking?
Gifford School is ranked #1434 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gifford School often compared to?
Gifford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Gifford School?
1,331 students attend Gifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gifford School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gifford School?
Gifford School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gifford School offer ?
Gifford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gifford School part of?
Gifford School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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