Enrollment
737
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Racine, WI
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Federal NCES profile for Gilmore Fine Arts School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551236001608
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmore Fine Arts School 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.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmore Fine Arts School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmore Fine Arts School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmore Fine Arts School
Gilmore Fine Arts School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 737 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 91% of state schools at 737 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Racine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary (421 students): Gilmore Fine Arts School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Gilmore Fine Arts School.
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 Gilmore Fine Arts School compares
Gilmore Fine Arts School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 35.1%
White 33.4%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Gilmore Fine Arts School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Gilmore Fine Arts School.
$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 Gilmore Fine Arts School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmore Fine Arts School'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 elementary schools in Racine
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmore Fine Arts School
How many students attend Gilmore Fine Arts School?
Gilmore Fine Arts School has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Fine Arts School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Fine Arts School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Gilmore Fine Arts School?
54.0% of students at Gilmore Fine Arts School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmore Fine Arts School?
The largest demographic group at Gilmore Fine Arts School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmore Fine Arts School?
Gilmore Fine Arts School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilmore Fine Arts School rank among elementary schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmore Fine Arts School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Racine on the city page.
Is Gilmore Fine Arts School a good school?
Gilmore Fine Arts School 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. 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 Gilmore Fine Arts School, 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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