Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Doerfler 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 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doerfler Elementary serves a 0.4 square mile area in the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, with most students living within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest boundary located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doerfler Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Doerfler 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 Doerfler Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1881 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doerfler Elementary School's ranking?
Doerfler Elementary School is ranked #1881 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Doerfler Elementary School often compared to?
Doerfler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Street Academy, Auer Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Doerfler Elementary School?
609 students attend Doerfler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Doerfler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doerfler Elementary School?
Doerfler Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doerfler Elementary School offer ?
Doerfler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Doerfler Elementary School part of?
Doerfler Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Doerfler Elementary School located?
Doerfler Elementary School is located in the National Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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