Enrollment
560
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Somers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Somers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000824
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somers Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Somers Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somers Elementary ranks #19 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somers Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somers Elementary
Somers Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 26% 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 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kenosha's public schools, it stands alongside Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (988 students): Somers Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Bradford High (1,453 students) alongside Somers 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 Somers Elementary compares
Somers 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Somers Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Somers Elementary.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Somers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Kenosha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Standard public school
988 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Harborside Academy
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Strange Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Brass Community School
Standard public school
462 students 14.9:1 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 (~560 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somers Elementary
How many students attend Somers Elementary?
Somers Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenosha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somers Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somers Elementary?
45.4% of students at Somers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Somers Elementary is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somers Elementary?
Somers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Somers Elementary rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Somers Elementary ranks #19 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenosha on the city page.
Is Somers Elementary a good school?
Somers Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Kenosha School District?
Besides Somers Elementary, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.
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