Enrollment
365
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Bull Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Bull Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236002708
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bull Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bull Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Early Education Center ranks #9 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236002708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bull Early Education Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bull Early Education Center
Bull Early Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 66.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Among Racine's public schools, it stands alongside Gifford School (1,331 students): Bull Early Education Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Bull Early Education Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bull Early Education Center compares
Bull Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
African American 26.6%
White 20.3%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Bull Early Education Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Bull Early Education Center.
$15,577
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 55.0%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bull Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bull Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gifford School
Standard public school
1,331 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mitchell School
Standard public school
1,040 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Standard public school
870 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bull Early Education Center
How many students attend Bull Early Education Center?
Bull Early Education Center has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bull Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bull Early Education Center is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bull Early Education Center?
66.9% of students at Bull Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bull Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Bull Early Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bull Early Education Center?
Bull Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bull Early Education Center rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bull Early Education Center ranks #9 of 18 schools in Racine, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Racine on the city page.
Is Bull Early Education Center a good school?
Bull Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Bull Early Education Center, Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students), Gifford School (1,331 students), and Horlick High (1,212 students). See the Racine Unified School District district page for the complete list.
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