Darrell Lynn Hines Academy in Milwaukee, WI

At a glance

Reported students

180

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

7.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

180

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy: 180 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

23.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 197
Teachers (FTE): 9
Student–teacher ratio: 21.9:1

What the reported data says about Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Milwaukee. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Darrell L Hines Academy Inc. NCES reports 180 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90%) and Asian (3.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 10.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 67.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black90%
Asian3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Stuart Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–05	322	0.2 mi
Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	384	0.8 mi
Bruce Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–05	270	0.9 mi
Maple Tree Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–05	235	1.4 mi
Goodrich Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–05	312	1.6 mi
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc	PK–08	696	1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Darrell Lynn Hines Academy

What grades does Darrell Lynn Hines Academy serve?

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Darrell L Hines Academy Inc.

How many students attend Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy reported 180 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 197 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?

The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 180 students and 7.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Darrell Lynn Hines Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

67.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Darrell Lynn Hines Academy in?

Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is part of Darrell L Hines Academy Inc, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stuart Elementary (0.2 mi), Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary (0.8 mi), Bruce Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.