At a glance
Reported students
479
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Schulte School: 479 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Schulte School
Schulte School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Sturtevant. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Racine Unified School District. NCES reports 479 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 White (40.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Schulte School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.4 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 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black18.8%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
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.
Other schools in Racine Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Knapp Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Wadewitz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Fratt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
O Brown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–07
540 reported students
Johnson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Julian Thomas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Public schools near Schulte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbuck International School Elementary · Racine Unified School District | KG–08 | 1,133 | 3 mi |
| Johnson Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 557 | 3.1 mi |
| Goodland Montessori Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 375 | 3.5 mi |
| Somers Elementary Elementary · Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 560 | 3.8 mi |
| Fratt Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 435 | 4 mi |
| Mitchell School Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 1,040 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Schulte School
What grades does Schulte School serve?
Schulte School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Racine Unified School District.
How many students attend Schulte School?
Schulte School reported 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Schulte School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 479 students and 29.4 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 Schulte School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Schulte School 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 Schulte School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57% 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 Schulte School in?
Schulte School 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 Schulte School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Starbuck International School (3 mi), Johnson Elementary (3.1 mi), Goodland Montessori (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.