- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Racine, WI
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551236001623
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551236001623 · Racine, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Case High
Case High
1,856 students
- Gifford School
Gifford School
1,331 students
- Horlick High
Horlick High
1,212 students
- Park High
Park High
1,203 students
- Starbuck - an
Starbuck - an Ib World School
1,133 students
- This school 421
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
421 students
What this shows Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary compares
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
District finance for Racine Unified School District reports $16,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary?
45.1% of students at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary rank among elementary schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, 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.