At a glance
Reported students
696
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
696
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School: 696 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
19.3:1 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
- 794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Milwaukee. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc. NCES reports 696 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 (80.6%) and multiracial (15.1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black80.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.1%
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 Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kluge Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 301 | 0.4 mi |
| Rocketship Transformation Prep Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc | PK–05 | 313 | 0.7 mi |
| Browning Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 279 | 0.8 mi |
| Kilbourn Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 218 | 0.9 mi |
| Milwaukee Sign Language Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 384 | 0.9 mi |
| Bryant Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 212 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
What grades does Milwaukee Scholars Charter School serve?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc.
How many students attend Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School reported 696 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 794 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 696 students and 36 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 Milwaukee Scholars Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School 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 Milwaukee Scholars Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83% 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 Milwaukee Scholars Charter School in?
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is part of Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Inc, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kluge Elementary (0.4 mi), Rocketship Transformation Prep (0.7 mi), Browning Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.