Is GFW Elementary School a good school?

GFW Elementary School ranks 508 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend GFW Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 211 students attended GFW Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of GFW Elementary School?

Students at GFW Elementary School are 72% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of GFW Elementary School attend?

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

GFW Elementary School

Summary:

GFW Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gibbon, Minnesota, serving 199 students in grades PK-4 as part of the GFW Public Schools district. Despite the district's lower overall ranking, GFW Elementary has consistently outperformed both the district and the state of Minnesota in math and reading proficiency, with particularly strong results for Hispanic students and those from low-income backgrounds.

GFW Elementary's student population is notable for having a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (21.11%) compared to the state average of around 10%. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.25% of GFW Elementary students were proficient or better in math, compared to 45.47% statewide. The school's Hispanic students ranked 31 out of 153 Minnesota elementary schools in math proficiency in 2021-2022, and its low socioeconomic status students ranked 49 out of 663 schools that same year. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support the academic achievement of traditionally underserved populations.

However, the school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 37.7% in 2021-2022 to 62.81% in 2022-2023, indicating growing economic challenges in the community. When compared to nearby elementary schools like Sleepy Eye Elementary, Cedar Mountain Elementary, and Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary, GFW Elementary generally performs at a higher level in both math and reading proficiency, demonstrating its ability to provide a quality education despite the broader challenges facing its district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

323 E 11th St
Gibbon, MN 55335-9618

(507) 207-2200

District: GFW Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
508^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,422

Students who attend GFW Elementary School usually attend:

High:

GFW High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

22.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GFW Elementary School ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72%), Hispanic (22.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GFW Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare GFW Elementary School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GFW Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Elementary School 508^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See GFW Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

GFW Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks GFW Public Schools 251^st of 463 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%
2024	48.55	508^th	881	42.3%

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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%
2024	33.10	403^rd	572	29.5%

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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%
2024	45.61	459^th	793	42.1%

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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%
2024	31.57	596^th	809	26.3%

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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%
2024	68.88	232^nd	826	71.9%

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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%
2024	42.69	450^th	730	38.4%

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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
2024	152	1	2	47	0	0	9	211

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
2024	211	18.9	11.1	61.6

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
2024	211	18.9	11.1	61.6

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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 (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	No	No	Yes	(507) 207-2200	211	19	11.1	61.6%	152 (72.0%)	1 (0.5%)	47 (22.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	48.6	508^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.3%		60.1	367^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.6%	141	38.2	65.1			53.3	32.4	51.2			42.9			$13,422
Washington Learning Center	Public	PK-K	910 14th N St	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	New Ulm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 233-8300	190	14	13.1	42.1%	161 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)													$18,074
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	625 Harvey Drive	Gaylord	55334	Sibley County	Sibley East School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 237-3318	484	39	12.3	49.8%	297 (61.4%)	6 (1.2%)	161 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	50.2	491^st of 881 public elementary schools	44.3%		50.7	476^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.7%	15	46.2	61.9	38.8		49.2	32.1	47.1	55.7		45.0	50.6	50.6	$11,834
Jefferson Elementary	Public	1-4	318 S Payne St	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	New Ulm Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 233-3500	624	49	12.6	42.6%	538 (86.2%)	4 (0.6%)	60 (9.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	48.9	504^th of 881 public elementary schools	42.8%		43.2	548^th of 845 public elementary schools	35.1%	44	65.5	49.3			57.5	41.2	39.0			40.1			$12,386
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.	Public	PK	1315 S Broadway	New Ulm	56073	Brown County	River Bend Education District	No	No	No	No	(507) 359-8700	70	6	11.2	4.3%	54 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element	Public	PK, KG-5	220 3rd St W	Hector	55342	Renville County	Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 848-2233	190	16	12.0	61.1%	140 (73.7%)	2 (1.1%)	39 (20.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	89.5	48^th of 881 public elementary schools	94.6%		79	155^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.7%	107	89.7	80.6	64.5		78.1	72.4	61.1	77.4		69.8	67.7	67.7	$14,748
Cedar Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	231 4th Ave E	Franklin	55333	Renville County	Cedar Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 557-2251	170	17	10.1	55.3%	130 (76.5%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)	69.5	261^st of 881 public elementary schools	70.4%		77.2	176^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.2%	85	65.5	80.8	36.4		62.3	41.4	53.9	81.8		57.1	59.1	59.1	$14,595
Sleepy Eye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 4th Ave SW	Sleepy Eye	56085	Brown County	Sleepy Eye Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 794-7905	349	26	13.5	49.3%	230 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (33.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53.6	450^th of 881 public elementary schools	48.9%		48.4	498^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.1%	48	50.0	53.9	52.9	43.5	49.7	44.7	43.6	50.0	45.7	45.9	51.4	51.4	$11,861

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Schools Near GFW Elementary School