- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Wadewitz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wadewitz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001642
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadewitz Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #16 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadewitz Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadewitz Elementary ranks #16 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Wadewitz Elementary shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 551236001642 · Racine, WI Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 10.8:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Case High (1,856 students)
Wadewitz Elementary shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wadewitz Elementary 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 517
Wadewitz Elementary
517 students
What this shows Wadewitz Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadewitz Elementary compares
Wadewitz Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 29.0%
White 13.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Wadewitz Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 Wadewitz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadewitz Elementary'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 Racine
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gifford School
Standard public school
1,331 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mitchell School
Standard public school
1,040 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Standard public school
870 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Walden Iii High
Standard public school
692 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Julian Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13.6:1 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wadewitz Elementary
How many students attend Wadewitz Elementary?
Wadewitz Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadewitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadewitz Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Wadewitz Elementary?
76.2% of students at Wadewitz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadewitz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wadewitz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadewitz Elementary?
Wadewitz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Wadewitz Elementary rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadewitz Elementary ranks #16 of 18 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 schools in Racine on the city page.
What other schools are in Racine Unified School District?
Besides Wadewitz Elementary, 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.