Enrollment
479
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schulte Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schulte Elementary
Schulte Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Wisconsin schools and 51% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1198 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sturtevant's public schools, it stands alongside The Real Sch (538 students): Schulte Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 12:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Schulte 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 Schulte Elementary compares
Schulte 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.4 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Schulte 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 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
- 1,856
- 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 Sturtevant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sturtevant on the city page.
Is Schulte Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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