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#1935 of 2,105 schools in WI

Fratt Elementary

Elementary School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI

A Racine Unified School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3501 Kinzie Ave, Racine, WI 53405

  • Math 15% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency14.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.6% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-39.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$16,095
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at Fratt Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
13%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fratt Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,339

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.6 mi259Compare →
Racine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–80.7 mi173Compare →
Knapp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.9 mi448Compare →
Rusd MontessoriEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–60.9 mi350Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Racine Unified School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#16 of 25
District spending per student
$16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fratt Elementary is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fratt Elementary

Fratt Elementary is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,935 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fratt Elementary

What grades does Fratt Elementary serve?

Fratt Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fratt Elementary?

Fratt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fratt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fratt Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fratt Elementary rank in WI?

Fratt Elementary ranks #1,935 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Fratt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fratt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fratt Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fratt Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fratt Elementary a charter school?

No, Fratt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fratt Elementary a Title I school?

No, Fratt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fratt Elementary?

78.0% of students at Fratt Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Racine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
Area population (ZIP 53405)
27,843
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53405; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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