At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324
Mill Creek Academy: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Mill Creek Academy
Mill Creek Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–07 in Waukesha. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Mill Creek Academy Inc. NCES reports 324 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 White (56.8%) and multiracial (16.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mill Creek Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.49 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.8%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black9.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.7%
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.
Public schools near Mill Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 348 | 1.8 mi |
| Heyer Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 328 | 2.1 mi |
| Waukesha STEM Academy Elementary · Charter · Waukesha School District | PK–08 | 580 | 2.2 mi |
| Hadfield Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 338 | 3.4 mi |
| La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Elementary · Charter · La Casa De Esperanza Inc | PK–08 | 310 | 3.5 mi |
| Rose Glen Elementary Elementary · Waukesha School District | PK–05 | 490 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Academy
What grades does Mill Creek Academy serve?
Mill Creek Academy reports grades PK–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mill Creek Academy Inc.
How many students attend Mill Creek Academy?
Mill Creek Academy reported 324 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mill Creek Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 324 students and 23.49 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 Mill Creek Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mill Creek Academy in?
Mill Creek Academy is part of Mill Creek Academy Inc, based in Waukesha, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mill Creek Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie Elementary (1.8 mi), Heyer Elementary (2.1 mi), Waukesha STEM Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.