21st Century Preparatory School

www.21stprepschool.org

Charter School 517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

21st Century Preparatory School, located on Mound Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin, is an independent, non-profit charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence, small class sizes, and a structured learning environment. By integrating a strong core curriculum with character development, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in high-performing high schools and beyond.

The school is distinguished by its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for academic enrichment, arts, and physical education. Its mission centers on the belief that all children can achieve at high levels when provided with high expectations and a supportive community. By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, 21st Century Preparatory School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st-century global landscape.

517

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 21st Century Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	120
Black	323
Two or More	44

Black
323 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
120 (23.2 %)
Two or More
44 (8.5 %)
White
30 (5.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Racine Charter One Inc.
Phone:	(262)598-0026
Website:	http://www.21stprepschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for 21st Century Preparatory School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	51
Grade 8	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for 21st Century Preparatory School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	48.5%
Male	266	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)