- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Racine, WI
Red Apple Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Apple 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 551236001636
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Apple Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Apple Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Apple Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Red Apple Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 551236001636 · Racine, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 14.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Red Apple Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Red Apple 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 354
Red Apple Elementary
354 students
What this shows Red Apple Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Apple Elementary compares
Red Apple 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Red Apple Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
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 Red Apple Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Apple 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Apple Elementary
How many students attend Red Apple Elementary?
Red Apple Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Apple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Apple Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Apple Elementary?
61.8% of students at Red Apple Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Apple Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Apple Elementary is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Apple Elementary?
Red Apple 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 Red Apple Elementary rank among elementary schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Apple 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 Red Apple 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.