At a glance
Reported students
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Racine County Detention Center: 20 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Racine County Detention Center
Racine County Detention Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 01–12 in Racine. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Racine Unified School District. NCES reports 20 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 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 (45%) and White (25%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Racine County Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.8 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic25%
- Black45%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Other schools in Racine Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten
Other · Grades PK–PK
103 reported students
Bull Early Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
365 reported students
Racine County Jail
High · Grades 06–12
10 reported students
Red Apple School
Elementary · Grades KG–07
354 reported students
Goodland Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–08
375 reported students
Fratt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Public schools near Racine County Detention Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 462 | 0.4 mi |
| All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten Other · Racine Unified School District | PK–PK | 103 | 0.8 mi |
| Bull Early Education Center Other · Racine Unified School District | PK–PK | 365 | 0.8 mi |
| Kenosha Pike School Other · Kenosha School District | PK–12 | 29 | 8.7 mi |
| Chavez Learning Station Other · Kenosha School District | PK–PK | 149 | 9.3 mi |
| Kenosha 4 Year Old Kindergarten Other · Kenosha School District | PK–PK | 56 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Racine County Detention Center
What grades does Racine County Detention Center serve?
Racine County Detention Center reports grades 01–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Racine Unified School District.
How many students attend Racine County Detention Center?
Racine County Detention Center reported 20 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Racine County Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 20 students and 2.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Racine County Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Racine County Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Racine Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Racine County Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Racine County Detention Center in?
Racine County Detention Center is part of Racine Unified School District, based in Racine, WI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Racine County Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Knapp Elementary (0.4 mi), All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten (0.8 mi), Bull Early Education Center (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.