- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sturtevant, WI
Schulte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schulte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001638
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schulte Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sturtevant · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Schulte Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schulte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sturtevant, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Schulte Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 551236001638 · Sturtevant, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 21.8:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Schulte Elementary grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Schulte 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 479
Schulte Elementary
479 students
What this shows Schulte Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schulte Elementary compares
Schulte Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Schulte 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 Schulte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schulte 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 other schools in Sturtevant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schulte Elementary
How many students attend Schulte Elementary?
Schulte Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sturtevant, WI. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schulte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schulte Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schulte Elementary?
54.6% of students at Schulte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schulte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schulte Elementary is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Sturtevant, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schulte Elementary?
Schulte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Schulte Elementary rank among public schools in Sturtevant?
By Resource Investment Index, Schulte Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sturtevant, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Schulte 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.