Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julian Thomas 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 ≤5% (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 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julian Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Julian Thomas Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Julian Thomas 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 Julian Thomas Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
52%
14%
Black
35%
9%
White
5%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julian Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Julian Thomas Elementary School is ranked #1903 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?
≤5% 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 Julian Thomas Elementary School?
547 students attend Julian Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Julian Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julian Thomas Elementary School?
Julian Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Julian Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Julian Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Julian Thomas Elementary School part of?
Julian Thomas Elementary School is part of Racine Unified School District.
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