Gifford School

www.rusd.org

1,331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gifford Elementary School, located at 8332 Northwestern Ave in Racine, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Racine Unified School District (RUSD). As part of one of the largest school districts in the state, Gifford serves the local community by providing foundational K–5 education. The school is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering academic growth and preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is well-integrated into the Racine community, leveraging RUSD resources to support student development, inclusive classroom environments, and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current school-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policy updates, on the official RUSD website at http://www.rusd.org. Gifford functions as a key pillar within the district’s infrastructure, focusing on creating a supportive learning atmosphere for its young student population.

1,331

Total Students

87.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gifford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	838
Hispanic	275
Black	82
Asian	24
Two or More	107
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
838 (63.0%)
Hispanic
275 (20.7%)
Two or More
107 (8.0%)
Black
82 (6.2%)
Asian
24 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)619-4550
Website:	http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
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 86

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 134

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gifford School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	141
Grade 5	134
Grade 6	137
Grade 7	153
Grade 8	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gifford School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	624	46.9%
Male	707	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)