Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood Elementary serves the northeast part of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood 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 Glenwood Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1443 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
39%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Elementary School is ranked #1443 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Glenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School, Honey Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
307 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Glenwood Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Greenfield School District.
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