Edward Bain School - Creative Arts

Kenosha School District
2600 50th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
348 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Edward Bain School of Creative Arts (EBSOLA) is a specialized K-8 public school within the Kenosha Unified School District that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on the arts. The school is designed to foster student achievement by blending core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with daily experiences in visual arts, music, dance, and theater. By embedding creative expression into the fabric of the school day, EBSOLA aims to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers who are capable of approaching complex problems with creativity and confidence.

In addition to its focus on the arts, the school is known for cultivating a tight-knit, collaborative community atmosphere. Students at EBSOLA are encouraged to participate in frequent performances, exhibitions, and showcases, which serve to build self-esteem and provide practical applications for their artistic training. The school’s philosophy emphasizes that an arts-integrated education not only improves academic engagement but also prepares students for future success by nurturing essential skills such as collaboration, innovation, and self-discipline.
348
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    160 (46.0%)
  • Black
    101 (29.0%)
  • White
    53 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    31 (8.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Kenosha School District
Phone: (262)359-2300
Website: http://www.kusd.edu
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 45
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 58
Gender Ratio