Enrollment
390
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Racine, WI
West Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551236001646
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 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
West Ridge Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #14 of 18
- schools in Racine · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary ranks #14 of 18 schools in Racine, WI.
School address
District: Racine Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551236001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Ridge Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Ridge Elementary
West Ridge Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Racine, Wisconsin, enrolling 390 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, West Ridge Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Wisconsin schools and 32% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 975 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Racine's public schools, it stands alongside Gifford School (1,331 students): West Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 14.6:1).
Racine Unified School District also operates Case High (1,856 students) and Gifford School (1,331 students) alongside West Ridge Elementary.
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 West Ridge Elementary compares
West Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 116% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Racine Unified School District, which includes West Ridge Elementary.
$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 West Ridge 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starbuck - an Ib World School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Elementary'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
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
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Elementary
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary?
West Ridge Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Racine, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 West Ridge Elementary?
83.1% of students at West Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Elementary?
West Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 West Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Racine?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary ranks #14 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 West Ridge Elementary a good school?
West Ridge Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 West Ridge 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.
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