Strange Elementary School

5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Strange 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Strange Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar

School Rankings

Strange 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 Strange Elementary School is 0.71, 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)
#1540 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
40%
25-29%
38%
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
23%
9%
White
24%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
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 Strange Elementary School's ranking?
Strange Elementary School is ranked #1540 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Strange Elementary School?
451 students attend Strange Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Strange Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strange Elementary School?
Strange Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Strange Elementary School offer ?
Strange Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Strange Elementary School part of?
Strange Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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