Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alcott 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alcott Elementary serves the southwest part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcott Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Alcott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
25%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Alcott Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 1,962 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 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
264 students attend Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Alcott Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alcott Elementary School part of?
Alcott Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Alcott Elementary School located?
Alcott Elementary School is located in the Alcott Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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