Southport Elementary School

723 76th St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southport 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Southport Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Southport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1642 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
38%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
29%
13%
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Black
13%
9%
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White
46%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southport Elementary School's ranking?
Southport Elementary School is ranked #1642 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Southport Elementary School often compared to?
Southport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeffery Elementary School, Brompton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Southport Elementary School?
291 students attend Southport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southport Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Elementary School?
Southport Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southport Elementary School offer ?
Southport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southport Elementary School part of?
Southport Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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