Serving 870 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jerstad-agerholm 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary serves the eastern part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jerstad-agerholm School's student population of 870 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jerstad-agerholm School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerstad-agerholm School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1942 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerstad-agerholm School's ranking?
Jerstad-agerholm School is ranked #1942 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Jerstad-agerholm School often compared to?
Jerstad-agerholm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Jerstad-agerholm School?
870 students attend Jerstad-agerholm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jerstad-agerholm School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerstad-agerholm School?
Jerstad-agerholm School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jerstad-agerholm School offer ?
Jerstad-agerholm School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jerstad-agerholm School part of?
Jerstad-agerholm School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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