Somers Elementary

www.kusd.edu

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Somers Elementary School is a public school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD). Situated at 1245 72nd Ave, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area. As a KUSD institution, it follows the district's broader educational standards, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys.

The school environment at Somers Elementary is designed to foster both intellectual and social growth through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside student-centered initiatives, the school aims to support diverse learning styles and encourage a positive school culture. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic life, with ongoing updates, school policies, and district resources readily available through the Kenosha Unified School District website.

560

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	123
Black	113
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
276 (49.3%)
Hispanic
123 (22.0%)
Black
113 (20.2%)
Two or More
45 (8.0%)
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)359-3200
Website:	http://www.kusd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
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 44

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Somers Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Somers Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	49.5%
Male	283	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)