Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cass Street 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CASS STREET ELEMENTARY serves the eastern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cass Street Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cass Street 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 Cass Street Elementary School is 0.26, which is less 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
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
86%
9%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cass Street Elementary School's ranking?
Cass Street Elementary School is ranked #1899 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Cass Street Elementary School?
312 students attend Cass Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cass Street Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cass Street Elementary School?
Cass Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cass Street Elementary School offer ?
Cass Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cass Street Elementary School part of?
Cass Street Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Cass Street Elementary School located?
Cass Street Elementary School is located in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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