21st Century Preparatory School in Racine, WI

At a glance

Reported students

438

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

438

21st Century Preparatory School: 438 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

18.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 517
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about 21st Century Preparatory School

21st Century Preparatory School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Racine. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Racine Charter One Inc. NCES reports 438 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking 21st Century Preparatory School

1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 12%
Students with disabilities: 10.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 63.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White4.6%
Hispanic20.1%
Black62.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial12.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near 21st Century Preparatory School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Julian Thomas Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District	PK–05	574	0.3 mi
Red Apple School Elementary · Racine Unified School District	KG–07	354	0.9 mi
Gilmore Fine Arts School Elementary · Racine Unified School District	PK–08	737	1.1 mi
Fratt Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District	PK–05	435	1.4 mi
Wadewitz Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District	PK–05	517	1.5 mi
Knapp Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District	PK–05	462	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about 21st Century Preparatory School

What grades does 21st Century Preparatory School serve?

21st Century Preparatory School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Racine Charter One Inc.

How many students attend 21st Century Preparatory School?

21st Century Preparatory School reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 517 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at 21st Century Preparatory School?

The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 438 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is 21st Century Preparatory School a public, charter, or magnet school?

21st Century Preparatory School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of 21st Century Preparatory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

63.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is 21st Century Preparatory School in?

21st Century Preparatory School is part of Racine Charter One Inc, based in Racine, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near 21st Century Preparatory School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Julian Thomas Elementary (0.3 mi), Red Apple School (0.9 mi), Gilmore Fine Arts School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.