North Cape Elementary

Set in Franksville, Wisconsin, North Cape Elementary is an intimate K-5 school, run under North Cape School District. It enrolls 194 students across grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 40% leaner than the state mean of about 323.

North Cape Elementary is a school of North Cape School District, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Demographically, North Cape Elementary reports that nearly all students (96%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 4% Hispanic. By comparison, Racine County as a whole is about 72% White, so the school skews visibly more White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 14.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 7% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Racine County (around 48%), the school's rate is south of typical.

After controlling for student poverty, North Cape Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 73.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 71.5%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Racine County) records that median household earnings sit near $78,096, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Racine County runs 54 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,901 students), of which North Cape Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Yorkville Elementary, roughly 2.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. On composite proficiency, North Cape Elementary comes 3rd of 9 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 66.1%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 4%: 186 students in 2018 compared to 194 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.