West Ridge Elementary

www.rusd.org

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Ridge Elementary, located in Racine, Wisconsin, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits for its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, West Ridge provides a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Ridge Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between home and school. The staff works closely with families to ensure each student receives personalized attention and the support necessary to succeed in a diverse classroom setting. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a focus on character education, the school aims to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the confidence and skills needed to become productive members of the Racine community.

390

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	97
Black	182
Asian	3
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Black
182 (46.7 %)
Hispanic
97 (24.9 %)
White
64 (16.4 %)
Two or More
43 (11.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)664-6200
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	45.6%
Male	212	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)