Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hampton 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampton Elementary serves the northern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point being about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton Elementary School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton 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 Hampton Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1827 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)70.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2019. 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 Hampton Elementary School's ranking?
Hampton Elementary School is ranked #1827 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
194 students attend Hampton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hampton Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hampton Elementary School offer ?
Hampton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hampton Elementary School part of?
Hampton Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Hampton Elementary School located?
Hampton Elementary School is located in the Hampton Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Hampton Heights.
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