Needs Improvement
#2100 of 2,105 schools in WI
West Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI
A Racine Unified School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1347 S Emmertsen Rd, Racine, WI 53406
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Ridge Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Ridge 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$78,427
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Rusd MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Johnson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Fratt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
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
- #25 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
West Ridge Elementary is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Ridge Elementary
West Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,100 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Ridge Elementary
What grades does West Ridge Elementary serve?
West Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary?
West Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Ridge Elementary rank in WI?
West Ridge Elementary ranks #2,100 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is West Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 West Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, West Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Ridge Elementary?
83.4% of students at West Ridge 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (262) 664-6200
- Area population (ZIP 53406)
- 25,564
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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