Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Somers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somers Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somers Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somers Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#913 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
20%
9%
White
49%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somers Elementary School's ranking?
Somers Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Somers Elementary School often compared to?
Somers Elementary 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Somers Elementary School?
560 students attend Somers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Somers Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% 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 Somers Elementary School?
Somers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somers Elementary School offer ?
Somers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Somers Elementary School part of?
Somers Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.
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