Gilmore Fine Arts School

www.rusd.org

737 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fine Arts Elementary, located at 815 De Koven Ave in Racine, Wisconsin, is a specialized school within the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). As the name suggests, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-integrated curriculum with core academic subjects. The program is designed to foster creativity and self-expression, allowing students to explore various artistic disciplines—such as visual arts, music, and performance—alongside their traditional studies in literacy, math, and science.

By focusing on a fine arts-rich environment, the school aims to engage students through hands-on learning and collaborative projects that enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school serves the local community by providing a unique educational pathway for students who thrive in creative settings. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific curriculum details, the district’s official website at http://www.rusd.org serves as the primary resource for updated information and contact details.

737

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilmore Fine Arts School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	259
Black	136
Asian	5
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
259 (35.1%)
White
246 (33.4%)
Black
136 (18.5%)
Two or More
88 (11.9%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Racine Unified School District
Phone:	(262)664-6800
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gilmore Fine Arts School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	109
Grade 7	120
Grade 8	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gilmore Fine Arts School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	52.1%
Male	353	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)