Enrollment
870
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551236001624
Jerstad-Agerholm School — Racine, WI
Federal NCES profile for Jerstad-Agerholm School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerstad-Agerholm School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jerstad-Agerholm School reports 870 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 92.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 79.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 106% above the Wisconsin average and 53% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 99.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Racine Unified School District spends $19,548 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.0% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jerstad-Agerholm School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 106% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 106% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
99.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,548
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 256 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 319 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 870 Top 93% in Wisconsin — larger than 7% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 92.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 79.4% +106% vs state
NCES ID 551236001624
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 17.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.4
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 99.2%
In-school suspensions 47
Out-of-school suspensions 319
Expulsions 44
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Jerstad-Agerholm School.
$19,548
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
Similar other schools in Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gifford School
Standard public school
1,331 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mitchell School
Standard public school
1,040 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
O Brown Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jerstad-Agerholm School
How many students attend Jerstad-Agerholm School?
Jerstad-Agerholm School has 870 students enrolled. It is a other school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerstad-Agerholm School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerstad-Agerholm School is 9.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerstad-Agerholm School?
79.4% of students at Jerstad-Agerholm School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerstad-Agerholm School?
The largest demographic group at Jerstad-Agerholm School is African American at 40.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Racine, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerstad-Agerholm School?
Jerstad-Agerholm School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.