Lancaster Elementary School
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
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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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