Curtin Elementary School

3450 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Curtin 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Curtin Elementary serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone are typically just a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of half a mile to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of one mile to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Curtin Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Curtin 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 Curtin Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1863 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
40%
10-14%
38%
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
49%
14%
Black
15%
9%
White
8%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.68
(22-23)
48.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curtin Elementary School's ranking?
Curtin Elementary School is ranked #1863 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Curtin Elementary School?
301 students attend Curtin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Curtin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtin Elementary School?
Curtin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtin Elementary School offer ?
Curtin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Curtin Elementary School part of?
Curtin Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Curtin Elementary School located?
Curtin Elementary School is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Jackson Park.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Curtin Elementary serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone are typically just a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of half a mile to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of one mile to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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