Knapp Elementary School

2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knapp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knapp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Knapp Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Knapp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knapp Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1896 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Knapp Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
44%
9%
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White
21%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Knapp Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knapp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knapp Elementary School's ranking?
Knapp Elementary School is ranked #1896 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Knapp Elementary School?
454 students attend Knapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Knapp Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Elementary School?
Knapp Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knapp Elementary School offer ?
Knapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knapp Elementary School part of?
Knapp Elementary School is part of Racine Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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