Giese Elementary School (Closed 2023)

5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Giese Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% 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 Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(20-21)
≤5%
38%
(20-21)
6-9%
39%
(20-21)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
48%
9%
White
21%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Giese Elementary School?
275 students attend Giese Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Giese Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Giese Elementary School?
Giese Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Giese Elementary School offer ?
Giese Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Giese Elementary School part of?
Giese Elementary School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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