- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenosha, WI
Southport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000825
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southport Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #27 of 28
- schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southport Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Elementary ranks #27 of 28 schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Southport Elementary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550732000825 · Kenosha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19.9:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Southport Elementary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Southport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 438
Southport Elementary
438 students
What this shows Southport Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southport Elementary compares
Southport 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Southport Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Somers Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 18.1:1 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
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southport Elementary
How many students attend Southport Elementary?
Southport Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southport Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southport Elementary?
70.5% of students at Southport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southport Elementary is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southport Elementary?
Southport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Southport Elementary rank among schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Southport Elementary ranks #27 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.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Southport 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.