Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary

Racine Unified School District
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
421 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, located in Racine, Wisconsin, is a specialized magnet school within the Racine Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop students' critical thinking, global awareness, and social-emotional skills. By fostering a challenging yet supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Lighthouse is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. The school places a heavy emphasis on character development and the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to exhibit traits such as being open-minded, principled, and reflective. Through a blend of high academic standards and holistic education, the institution strives to provide a unique learning experience that caters to students who thrive in a structured, internationally-focused environment.
421
Total Students
28.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    151 (35.9%)
  • Hispanic
    110 (26.1%)
  • Black
    83 (19.7%)
  • Two or More
    51 (12.1%)
  • Asian
    24 (5.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Racine Unified School District
Phone: (262)664-6900
Website: http://www.rusd.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
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
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 66
Gender Ratio