Gresham School District

501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128-9505
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gresham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 300 students in Gresham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Gresham School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
300 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Gresham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#392 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gresham   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gresham   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gresham   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gresham   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gresham   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
77 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
26%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
135 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
45%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
18
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,630 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,547 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gresham   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gresham   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,630
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gresham   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,547
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gresham   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gresham School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gresham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Gresham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gresham School District?
Gresham School District manages 2 public schools serving 300 students.
What is the rank of Gresham School District?
Gresham School District is ranked #397 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham School District?
45% of Gresham School District students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gresham School District?
Gresham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Gresham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,547 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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