O Brown Elementary School

2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O Brown 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

O Brown Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

O Brown Elementary 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 O Brown Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1415 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
40%
30-34%
38%
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Brown Elementary School's ranking?
O Brown Elementary School is ranked #1415 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend O Brown Elementary School?
526 students attend O Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of O Brown Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O Brown Elementary School?
O Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does O Brown Elementary School offer ?
O Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O Brown Elementary School part of?
O Brown Elementary School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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