GFW Elementary School

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GFW Elementary School ranks 366 th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-4

323 E 11th St
Gibbon, MN 55335-9618

(507) 207-2200

District: GFW Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
366^th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,422

Students who attend GFW Elementary School usually attend:

High:

GFW High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GFW Elementary School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (21.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GFW Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare GFW Elementary School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GFW Elementary School is $13,422.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

GFW Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Elementary School 366^th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See GFW Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

GFW Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Public Schools 290^th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for GFW Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	40.19	566^th	756	25.1%
2007	38.24	614^th	777	21.0%
2008	57.73	394^th	781	49.6%
2010	73.65	165^th	803	79.5%
2011	70.61	220^th	814	73.0%
2012	66.60	296^th	820	63.9%
2013	54.53	445^th	824	46.0%
2014	49.85	508^th	826	38.5%
2015	45.28	557^th	840	33.7%
2016	52.33	488^th	848	42.5%
2017	60.79	385^th	853	54.9%
2018	52.97	470^th	847	44.5%
2019	56.63	455^th	870	47.7%
2021	54.21	454^th	869	47.8%
2022	66.23	308^th	858	64.1%
2023	60.06	367^th	845	56.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.17	355^th	417	14.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	72.29	154^th	728	78.8%
2019	65.23	239^th	740	67.7%
2021	62.81	228^th	683	66.6%
2022	84.78	49^th	663	92.6%
2023	74.33	143^rd	774	81.5%

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Rank History for Female students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	44.26	516^th	774	33.3%
2019	49.69	482^nd	787	38.8%
2021	51.77	437^th	783	44.2%
2022	57.33	380^th	799	52.4%
2023	57.03	372^nd	787	52.7%

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Rank History for Male students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	61.86	332^nd	779	57.4%
2019	63.31	322^nd	798	59.6%
2021	50.93	443^rd	784	43.5%
2022	69.83	237^th	808	70.7%
2023	58.45	348^th	799	56.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.82	118^th	220	46.4%
2021	68.16	31^st	153	79.7%

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Rank History for White students at GFW Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.61	452^nd	712	36.5%
2019	48.62	403^rd	722	44.2%
2021	40.05	478^th	710	32.7%
2022	56.18	317^th	725	56.3%
2023	51.23	355^th	712	50.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for GFW Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	374	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	382
1994	362	0	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	373
1995	358	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	374
1996	358	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	374
1997	338	1	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	365
1998	316	3	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	347
1999	311	2	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	348
2000	290	2	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	340
2001	282	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	314
2002	258	1	1	53	0	n/a	n/a	313
2003	258	1	1	53	0	n/a	n/a	313
2004	247	1	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	294
2005	250	1	2	38	1	n/a	n/a	292
2006	253	0	3	42	1	n/a	n/a	299
2007	246	0	4	51	0	n/a	n/a	301
2008	213	5	4	51	1	n/a	n/a	274
2009	215	4	3	52	2	n/a	n/a	276
2010	217	4	2	54	6	n/a	n/a	283
2011	209	2	2	51	1	0	11	276
2012	212	2	1	58	0	0	8	281
2013	215	1	1	49	0	0	8	274
2014	205	1	0	51	0	0	8	265
2015	209	3	1	55	1	1	6	276
2016	215	2	1	58	1	0	8	285
2017	212	1	1	52	1	0	11	278
2018	208	2	2	49	1	0	7	269
2019	214	1	0	40	1	0	7	263
2020	167	1	0	36	0	0	3	207
2021	211	0	3	61	0	0	10	285
2022	185	0	1	53	0	0	5	244
2023	150	0	1	42	0	0	6	199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at GFW Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	382	18.9	20.2	26.2
1994	373	20.0	18.7	26
1995	374	22.1	16.9	25.7
1996	374	22.1	16.9	25.7
1997	365	22.5	16.2	30.1
1998	347	n/a	0.0	27.4
1999	348	28.1	12.4	27
2000	340	25.0	13.6	42.6
2001	314	21.0	15.0	39.2
2002	313	20.2	15.5	44.7
2003	313	20.2	15.5	44.7
2004	294	18.8	15.6	39.5
2005	292	18.7	15.6	32.5
2006	299	17.6	17.0	38.5
2007	301	16.7	18.0	39.2
2008	274	17.8	15.4	40.1
2009	276	18.1	15.2	47.8
2010	283	21.8	12.9	51.2
2011	276	21.4	12.8	50
2012	281	19.7	14.2	45.6
2013	274	21.3	12.8	44.9
2014	265	21.3	12.4	47.2
2015	276	21.0	13.1	50.7
2016	285	23.0	12.3	51.2
2017	278	22.7	12.2	48.2
2018	269	23.6	11.3	46.1
2019	263	22.1	11.8	51.3
2020	207	16.0	12.9	50.2
2021	285	17.1	16.6	41.8
2022	244	17.6	13.8	37.7
2023	199	19.2	10.3	62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio GFW Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	382	18.9	20.2	26.2
1994	373	20.0	18.7	26
1995	374	22.1	16.9	25.7
1996	374	22.1	16.9	25.7
1997	365	22.5	16.2	30.1
1998	347	n/a	0.0	27.4
1999	348	28.1	12.4	27
2000	340	25.0	13.6	42.6
2001	314	21.0	15.0	39.2
2002	313	20.2	15.5	44.7
2003	313	20.2	15.5	44.7
2004	294	18.8	15.6	39.5
2005	292	18.7	15.6	32.5
2006	299	17.6	17.0	38.5
2007	301	16.7	18.0	39.2
2008	274	17.8	15.4	40.1
2009	276	18.1	15.2	47.8
2010	283	21.8	12.9	51.2
2011	276	21.4	12.8	50
2012	281	19.7	14.2	45.6
2013	274	21.3	12.8	44.9
2014	265	21.3	12.4	47.2
2015	276	21.0	13.1	50.7
2016	285	23.0	12.3	51.2
2017	278	22.7	12.2	48.2
2018	269	23.6	11.3	46.1
2019	263	22.1	11.8	51.3
2020	207	16.0	12.9	50.2
2021	285	17.1	16.6	41.8
2022	244	17.6	13.8	37.7
2023	199	19.2	10.3	62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for GFW Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,422

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GFW Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 455^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 367^th of 845 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (GFW Elementary School)	79.3	54.6	24.7%
3rd Grade Math (GFW Public Schools)	79.3	54.6	24.7%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (GFW Elementary School)	64.2	50	14.2%
3rd Grade Reading (GFW Public Schools)	64.2	50	14.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (GFW Elementary School)	57.1	67.6	10.4%
4th Grade Math (GFW Public Schools)	57.1	67.6	10.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (GFW Elementary School)	40.8	48.7	7.8%
4th Grade Reading (GFW Public Schools)	40.8	48.7	7.8%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	199	24.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	40	42	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	150	29.9%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	62.8%	11.5%

Schools Near GFW Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCA-III Math (2023)					MCA-III Reading (2023)					MCA-III Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
GFW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	323 E 11th St	Gibbon	55335	Sibley County	GFW Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 207-2200	199	19	10.3	62.8%	150 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (21.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	60.1	366^th of 843 public elementary schools	56.6%		66.2	308^th of 858 public elementary schools	64.1%	58	54.6	67.6			60.5	50.0	48.7			49.4			$13,422
Lafayette Public Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	351 6th St	Lafayette	56054	Nicollet County	Lafayette Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 228-8943	0	5	11.4		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)													$12,617
Washington Learning Center	Public	PK-K	910 14th N St	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	New Ulm Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 233-8300	188	16	12.0	46.8%	163 (86.7%)	1 (0.5%)	19 (10.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)													$18,074
Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	211 3rd Street	Buffalo Lake	55314	Renville County	Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 833-5311	201	16	12.4	60.7%	163 (81.1%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	79	155^th of 843 public elementary schools	81.6%		74.7	198^th of 858 public elementary schools	76.9%	43	79.4	87.1	53.9		72.1	61.8	80.7	64.1		68.3	48.7	48.7	$14,748
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Harvey Drive	Gaylord	55334	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 237-3318	469	34	13.6	51.0%	295 (62.9%)	6 (1.3%)	152 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	50.7	475^th of 843 public elementary schools	43.7%		59.2	378^th of 858 public elementary schools	55.9%	97	52.9	70.7	30.8		52.4	39.3	46.7	56.9		46.9	46.2	46.2	$11,834
Jefferson Elementary	Public	1-4	318 S Payne St	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	New Ulm Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 233-3500	619	46	13.4	40.2%	543 (87.7%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	43.2	547^th of 843 public elementary schools	35.1%		40.6	584^th of 858 public elementary schools	31.9%	37	60.0	47.8			53.5	42.9	35.0			38.7			$12,386
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Public	PK	1315 S Broadway	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	River Bend Education District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 359-8700	62	3	19.2	6.5%	48 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cedar Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	231 4th Ave E	Franklin	55333	Renville County	Cedar Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 557-2251	194	18	11.0	55.2%	147 (75.8%)	4 (2.1%)	14 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	77.2	176^th of 843 public elementary schools	79.1%		62.1	354^th of 858 public elementary schools	58.7%	178	72.0	73.9	51.6		64.6	69.2	73.9	61.3		67.5	54.8	54.8	$14,595
Sleepy Eye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 4th Ave SW	Sleepy Eye	56085	Brown County	Sleepy Eye Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 794-7905	338	26	13.1	51.8%	213 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	48.4	497^th of 843 public elementary schools	41.0%		35	621^st of 858 public elementary schools	27.6%	124	52.3	33.3	50.0	51.4	47.2	52.3	25.0	50.0	46.0	44.2	45.7	45.7	$11,861

Frequently Asked Questions about GFW Elementary School

How many students attend GFW Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended GFW Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of GFW Elementary School attend?

Students who attend GFW Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : GFW High School

Is GFW Elementary School a good school?

GFW Elementary School ranks 366^th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is GFW Elementary School in?

GFW Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of GFW Elementary School?

Students at GFW Elementary School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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