Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hartford Avenue 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartford Avenue Elementary serves the eastern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartford Avenue Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hartford Avenue 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 Hartford Avenue Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1950 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
84%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1950 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hartford Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Hartford Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stormonth Elementary School, Highland Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hartford Avenue Elementary School?
256 students attend Hartford Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hartford Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartford Avenue Elementary School?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hartford Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartford Avenue Elementary School part of?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartford Avenue Elementary School located?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is located in the Downer Woods neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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