Enrollment
692
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
Walden Iii High
Federal NCES profile for Walden Iii High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001644
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walden Iii High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walden Iii High has class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Iii High ranks #6 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walden Iii High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walden Iii High
Walden Iii High is a large combined-grade school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 692 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Racine's public schools, it stands alongside Gifford School (1,331 students): Walden Iii High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside Walden Iii High.
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 Walden Iii High compares
Walden Iii High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Walden Iii High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes Walden Iii High.
$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 Walden Iii High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gifford School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horlick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walden Iii High'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 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
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
O Brown Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walden Iii High
How many students attend Walden Iii High?
Walden Iii High has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Iii High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Iii High is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walden Iii High?
38.5% of students at Walden Iii High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walden Iii High?
The largest demographic group at Walden Iii High is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Racine, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden Iii High?
Walden Iii High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Walden Iii High rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, Walden Iii High ranks #6 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.
Is Walden Iii High a good school?
Walden Iii High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Walden Iii High, 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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