Lancaster Elementary School

4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218

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Tel: (414) 393-5500

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Lancaster Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Lancaster Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WI
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

323 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Lancaster Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Lancaster Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WI)

Overall Testing Rank

#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lancaster Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

90%

White

68%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Lancaster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lancaster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Milwaukee School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?

Lancaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).

How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?

323 students attend Lancaster Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Lancaster Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School?

Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.

What grades does Lancaster Elementary School offer ?

Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Lancaster Elementary School part of?

Lancaster Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education