Enrollment
538
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Real Sch compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Real Sch
The Real Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, enrolling 538 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 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 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 538 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sturtevant's public schools, it stands alongside Schulte Elementary (479 students): The Real Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 21.8:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside The Real Sch.
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 The Real Sch compares
The Real Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes The Real Sch.
$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 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
- 1,856
- 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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sturtevant on the city page.
Is The Real Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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