Enrollment
421
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 386 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Racine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gilmore Fine Arts School (737 students): Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.9:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary.
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 Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary compares
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary.
$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 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
- 1,856
- 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 (~421 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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