Gompers Elementary

gompers.madison.k12.wi.us/

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gompers Elementary School, located on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for its surrounding neighborhood community. As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes equity and excellence, striving to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—have the resources and opportunities necessary to succeed in their foundational education.

Beyond the classroom, Gompers Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages engagement between students, teachers, and families. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and integrated support systems, the school works to prepare its young learners for middle school and beyond. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, school policies, or district-wide initiatives, the Madison Metropolitan School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and community connections.

217

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gompers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	37
Black	43
Asian	7
Two or More	27

White
103 (47.5%)
Black
43 (19.8%)
Hispanic
37 (17.1%)
Two or More
27 (12.4%)
Asian
7 (3.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4520
Website:	http://gompers.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 43