Gifford School

www.rusd.org

1,411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gifford Elementary School, located at 8332 Northwestern Ave in Racine, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). As part of one of the largest school districts in the state, Gifford serves the local community by providing foundational K–5 education. The school is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering academic growth and preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is well-integrated into the Racine community, leveraging RUSD resources to support student development, inclusive classroom environments, and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current school-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policy updates, on the official RUSD website at http://www.rusd.org. Gifford functions as a key pillar within the district’s infrastructure, focusing on creating a supportive learning atmosphere for its young student population.

1,411

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gifford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	927
Hispanic	266
Black	85
Asian	20
Two or More	108
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
927 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
266 (18.9 %)
Two or More
108 (7.7 %)
Black
85 (6.0 %)
Asian
20 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Racine Unified School District
Phone:	(262)619-4550
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
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 113

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 164

Grade 6 140

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gifford School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	113
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	164
Grade 6	140
Grade 7	147
Grade 8	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gifford School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	671	47.6%
Male	740	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)