Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gompers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher 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 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gompers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
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Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gompers Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gompers Elementary School 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 Gompers Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1051 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
25%
9%
White
46%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gompers Elementary School's ranking?
Gompers Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Gompers Elementary School often compared to?
Gompers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Gompers Elementary School?
220 students attend Gompers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gompers Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gompers Elementary School?
Gompers Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gompers Elementary School offer ?
Gompers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gompers Elementary School part of?
Gompers Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Gompers Elementary School located?
Gompers Elementary School is located in the Sherman Village neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherman Village.
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