GIESE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Giese Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Racine Unified School District school district, located in Racine, WI with about 292 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Giese Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Giese Elementary School is a public school located in Racine, Wisconsin, and serves as part of the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes the academic growth and social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district, Giese Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become active, engaged learners within their community.

Beyond its academic programming, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnership with families to ensure student success. Located on Byrd Avenue, the school serves as a local hub for its neighborhood, offering various programs and support services designed to help children reach their full potential. For those looking for official updates, district policies, or specific information regarding enrollment and school calendars, the Racine Unified School District website serves as the primary resource for the Giese Elementary community.

For more information, contact Giese Elementary at (262) 664-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406-4812
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GIESE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Racine, WI with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
292
Teachers:
24.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 292 students

Black or African American
48.6%
White
25.0%
Hispanic/Latino
18.8%
Two or more races
7.5%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.