Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary

www.rusd.org

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, located in Racine, Wisconsin, is a specialized magnet school within the Racine Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop students' critical thinking, global awareness, and social-emotional skills. By fostering a challenging yet supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Lighthouse is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. The school places a heavy emphasis on character development and the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to exhibit traits such as being open-minded, principled, and reflective. Through a blend of high academic standards and holistic education, the institution strives to provide a unique learning experience that caters to students who thrive in a structured, internationally-focused environment.

421

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	110
Black	83
Asian	24
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
151 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
110 (26.1 %)
Black
83 (19.7 %)
Two or More
51 (12.1 %)
Asian
24 (5.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Racine Unified School District
Phone:	(262)664-6900
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	50.4%
Male	209	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

21st Century Preparatory School

Racine Charter One Inc.

Charter School 517 Students

1220 Mound Ave
Racine, WI 53404 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th