D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Gaston Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1515 W Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C
Students gain 0.85 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 29th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
347
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%11/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%29/100Students gain 0.85 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 29th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−28 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%30%reading -40 pts, math -28 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income5%25%reading -21 pts, math -7 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1515 W Grand Ave
City Beloit
ZIP Code 53511
District 5501050
NCES School ID 550105000141
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53511

Understanding the community around Gaston Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,825
Per Capita Income $31,801
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,200
Median Rent $964
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
View full data for ZIP 53511 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gaston Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.4%
Hispanic/Latino 29.4%
Two or More Races 16.1%
Black 11.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 347
Teachers (FTE) 25.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gaston Elementary?
Gaston Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gaston Elementary?
Gaston Elementary has 347 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Gaston Elementary serve?
Gaston Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gaston Elementary receive per student?
Gaston Elementary receives $20,109 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gaston Elementary in 53511 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,118
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,337
1-Year Change
+11.7%
% Renters
34.9%

Other Schools in 53511

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026