Enrollment
183
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Racine Alternative Learning
Federal NCES profile for Racine Alternative Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236003045
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Racine Alternative Learning earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Racine Alternative Learning has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Racine Alternative Learning ranks #1 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236003045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Racine Alternative Learning compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Racine Alternative Learning
Racine Alternative Learning is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 183 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.4:1, Racine Alternative Learning is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 76% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.3% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 183 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Racine's public schools, it stands alongside Gifford School (1,331 students): Racine Alternative Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Racine Alternative Learning.
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 Racine Alternative Learning compares
Racine Alternative Learning on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.4:1 | ▼ 76% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 49.2%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Racine Alternative Learning 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 Racine Alternative Learning.
$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 Racine Alternative Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Racine Alternative Learning'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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Racine Alternative Learning
How many students attend Racine Alternative Learning?
Racine Alternative Learning has 183 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Racine Alternative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Racine Alternative Learning is 3.4:1, which is 76% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 78% 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 Racine Alternative Learning?
72.3% of students at Racine Alternative Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Racine Alternative Learning?
The largest demographic group at Racine Alternative Learning is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Racine Alternative Learning?
Racine Alternative Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Racine Alternative Learning rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Racine Alternative Learning ranks #1 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 Racine Alternative Learning a good school?
Racine Alternative Learning earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Racine Alternative Learning, 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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