- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Bose Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bose Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000800
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bose Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bose Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bose Elementary ranks #7 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bose Elementary shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550732000800 · Kenosha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Bose Elementary shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bose Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 304
Bose Elementary
304 students
What this shows Bose Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bose Elementary compares
Bose Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Bose Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bose Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bose Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bose Elementary
How many students attend Bose Elementary?
Bose Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bose Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bose Elementary?
76.4% of students at Bose Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bose Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bose Elementary is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bose Elementary?
Bose Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bose Elementary rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Bose Elementary ranks #7 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Bose Elementary, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.