Knapp Elementary

www.rusd.org

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knapp Elementary School is a public school located in Racine, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing a diverse curriculum, Knapp Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the RUSD system, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources, including standardized instructional programs, special education services, and various extracurricular opportunities. The staff at Knapp focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Racine community to ensure a holistic educational experience. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic initiatives, the district’s official website at [www.rusd.org](http://www.rusd.org) serves as the primary hub for information and administrative updates.

462

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knapp Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	113
Black	208
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

Black
208 (45.0%)
Hispanic
113 (24.5%)
White
85 (18.4%)
Two or More
55 (11.9%)
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:	Racine Unified School District
Phone:	(262)664-8000
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 41

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Knapp Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Knapp Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	231	50%
Male	231	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)