Converse Elementary

www.sdb.k12.wi.us/converse

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Converse Elementary School, located at 1602 Townline Ave in Beloit, Wisconsin, is a key part of the School District of Beloit. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school strives to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through structured classroom instruction and targeted support programs.

Beyond standard academics, Converse Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive school culture that encourages community engagement and student well-being. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Beloit school district, the faculty works to prepare students for their transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication with families. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, aiming to empower young learners to become responsible, productive members of the broader Beloit community.

446

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Converse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	127
Black	90
Asian	1
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
173 (38.8%)
Hispanic
127 (28.5%)
Black
90 (20.2%)
Two or More
54 (12.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beloit School District
Phone:	(608)361-2105
Website:	http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/converse
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 59