Durkee Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Durkee Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
56%
9%
White
28%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Durkee Elementary School?
153 students attend Durkee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Durkee Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Durkee Elementary School?
Durkee Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durkee Elementary School offer ?
Durkee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Durkee Elementary School part of?
Durkee Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.

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