- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sturtevant, WI
The Real Sch
Federal NCES profile for The Real Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236002471
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Real Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sturtevant · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Real Sch has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Real Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturtevant, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236002471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
The Real Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 551236002471 · Sturtevant, WI Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 12:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
The Real Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
The Real Sch 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 538
The Real Sch
538 students
What this shows The Real Sch reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Real Sch compares
The Real Sch 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, The Real Sch is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
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 The Real Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Real Sch'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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Real Sch
How many students attend The Real Sch?
The Real Sch has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sturtevant, WI. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Real Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at The Real Sch is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Real Sch?
45.1% of students at The Real Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Real Sch?
The largest demographic group at The Real Sch is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Sturtevant, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Real Sch?
The Real Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 The Real Sch rank among public schools in Sturtevant?
By Resource Investment Index, The Real Sch ranks #2 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 The Real Sch, 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.