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Kenosha School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 13,567 students in Kenosha School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Kenosha School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
43 Schools
1,613 Schools
# Students
19,381 Students
545,765 Students
# Teachers
1,327 Teachers
41,211 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kenosha School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.53
# American Indian Students
35 Students
6,665 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
330 Students
23,374 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,854 Students
74,063 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
14%
# Black Students
2,629 Students
50,884 Students
% Black Students
14%
10%
# White Students
9,082 Students
361,608 Students
% White Students
47%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,435 Students
28,960 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,158
34,894
# Students in K Grade:
1,219
53,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,223
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,337
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,286
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,362
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,337
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,316
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,443
51,881
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,500
51,964
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,576
4,108
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,488
3,995
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,512
3,953
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,624
4,564
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,501 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$309 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$300 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,915
$16,747
Spending / Student
$15,501
$16,719
Best Kenosha School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brompton School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10717 47th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-3600
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8542 Cooper Rd
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2110
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 99th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Jeffery Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9208 Wilmot Rd
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2104
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Kenosha Eschool K-12
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1808 41st Pl
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-7715
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-7715
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Kenosha School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6811 18th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-3800
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3322 Roosevelt Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1010.
Dimensions Of Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6218 25th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6849
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6849
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Somers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 72nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Mahone Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6900 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2012 19th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4040
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6315 67th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2143
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2143
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1616.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6810 45th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1717.
Harborside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
913 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 592 students
Rank: #1818.
Lance Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4515 80th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1919.
Bose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 15th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4044
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4044
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Grewenow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7714 20th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6362
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6362
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
723 76th St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6309
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6309
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2222.
Bullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 39th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #2323.
Strange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Edward Bain School - Dual Language
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 50th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2113
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2626.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 35th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6346
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6346
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1832 43rd St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6390
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #2828.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5520 32nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2929.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 Washington Rd
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6291
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6291
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4520 33rd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6094
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6729 18th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6296
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6296
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #3232.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1816 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6324
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6324
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #3333.
Edward Bain School - Creative Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 50th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3434.
Brass Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 15th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-8000
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
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