Enrollment
540
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
O Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for O Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001605
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O Brown Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
O Brown Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O Brown Elementary ranks #11 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O Brown Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at O Brown Elementary
O Brown Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 900 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Racine's public schools, it stands alongside Gifford School (1,331 students): O Brown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.6:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside O Brown 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 O Brown Elementary compares
O Brown 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, O Brown Elementary 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 O Brown 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 O Brown 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 O Brown 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 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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about O Brown Elementary
How many students attend O Brown Elementary?
O Brown Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at O Brown Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O Brown Elementary?
44.5% of students at O Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at O Brown Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O Brown Elementary?
O Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 O Brown Elementary rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, O Brown Elementary ranks #11 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 O Brown Elementary a good school?
O Brown Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 O Brown 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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