At a glance
Reported students
517
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Wadewitz Elementary: 517 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Wadewitz Elementary
Wadewitz Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Racine. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Racine Unified School District. NCES reports 517 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 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.4%) and Black (29%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wadewitz Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.35 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 1 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
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.7%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black29%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
O Brown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–07
540 reported students
Schulte School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
479 reported students
Johnson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Knapp Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Julian Thomas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
574 reported students
Fratt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Public schools near Wadewitz Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore Fine Arts School Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 737 | 0.4 mi |
| Red Apple School Elementary · Racine Unified School District | KG–07 | 354 | 1.2 mi |
| Julian Thomas Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 574 | 1.3 mi |
| 21st Century Preparatory School Elementary · Charter · Racine Charter One Inc | PK–08 | 438 | 1.5 mi |
| Jerstad-Agerholm School Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 870 | 1.6 mi |
| Fratt Elementary Elementary · Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 435 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wadewitz Elementary
What grades does Wadewitz Elementary serve?
Wadewitz Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Racine Unified School District.
How many students attend Wadewitz Elementary?
Wadewitz Elementary reported 517 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wadewitz Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 517 students and 45.35 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 Wadewitz Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wadewitz Elementary 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 Wadewitz Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.6% 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 Wadewitz Elementary in?
Wadewitz Elementary 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 Wadewitz Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gilmore Fine Arts School (0.4 mi), Red Apple School (1.2 mi), Julian Thomas Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.