Enrollment
1,133
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Racine, WI
Starbuck - an Ib World School
Federal NCES profile for Starbuck - an Ib World School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551236001639
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starbuck - an Ib World School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #12 of 26
- public schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Starbuck - an Ib World School has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starbuck - an Ib World School ranks #12 of 26 public schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starbuck - an Ib World School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starbuck - an Ib World School
Starbuck - an Ib World School is a higher-need, large middle school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,133 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 97% of Wisconsin schools and 88% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 62.5% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,133 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Starbuck - an Ib World School.
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 Starbuck - an Ib World School compares
Starbuck - an Ib World School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 88% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 30.1%
White 24.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Starbuck - an Ib World School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Starbuck - an Ib World School.
$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 Starbuck - an Ib World School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starbuck - an Ib World School'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
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Starbuck - an Ib World School
How many students attend Starbuck - an Ib World School?
Starbuck - an Ib World School has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starbuck - an Ib World School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starbuck - an Ib World School is 27:1, which is 88% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starbuck - an Ib World School?
62.5% of students at Starbuck - an Ib World School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starbuck - an Ib World School?
The largest demographic group at Starbuck - an Ib World School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starbuck - an Ib World School?
Starbuck - an Ib World School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Starbuck - an Ib World School rank among public schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Starbuck - an Ib World School ranks #12 of 26 public 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 public schools in Racine on the city page.
Is Starbuck - an Ib World School a good school?
Starbuck - an Ib World School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Starbuck - an Ib World School, 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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