Brass Community School

www.kusd.edu

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brass Community School, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD). The school emphasizes a "community school" model, which focuses on integrating academic excellence with holistic support systems. By fostering strong partnerships between students, families, educators, and the local neighborhood, the school aims to create a welcoming environment that addresses both the educational and developmental needs of its diverse student body.

Academically, Brass Community School is committed to providing a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while utilizing KUSD’s district-wide resources. Beyond the core subjects, the school often incorporates programs that encourage social-emotional learning and community engagement. As part of a larger district network, the school benefits from shared resources, professional development for staff, and a strategic focus on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

462

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brass Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	185
Black	152
Asian	2
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

Hispanic
185 (40.0%)
Black
152 (32.9%)
White
69 (14.9%)
Two or More
53 (11.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Kenosha School District
Phone:	(262)359-8000
Website:	http://www.kusd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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 51

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brass Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brass Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	46.3%
Male	248	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)