Edgewood Elementary School

4711 S 47th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : Edgewood Elementary serves a central area in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living about a mile from the school's boundaries.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Learning•Growing•Succeeding

School Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
#712 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
16%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
37%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Edgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
325 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Edgewood Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Greenfield School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : Edgewood Elementary serves a central area in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living about a mile from the school's boundaries.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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