At a glance
Reported students
167
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Clarke Street Elementary: 167 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
11.1:1 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
- 225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Clarke Street Elementary
Clarke Street Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Milwaukee. It is one of 154 current school records connected to Milwaukee School District. NCES reports 167 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below 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 (92.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clarke Street Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.06 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
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black92.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
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.
Other schools in Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hi-Mount Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
166 reported students
Siefert Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
174 reported students
Westside Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
159 reported students
Auer Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
151 reported students
Emerson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
187 reported students
Sherman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
147 reported students
Public schools near Clarke Street Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starms Early Childhood Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–KG | 205 | 0.5 mi |
| Metcalfe Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 296 | 0.5 mi |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 486 | 0.5 mi |
| Jackson Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 206 | 0.5 mi |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 474 | 0.6 mi |
| Starms Discovery Elementary · Milwaukee School District | 01–08 | 268 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Street Elementary
What grades does Clarke Street Elementary serve?
Clarke Street Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milwaukee School District.
How many students attend Clarke Street Elementary?
Clarke Street Elementary reported 167 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clarke Street Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 167 students and 15.06 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 Clarke Street Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clarke Street Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milwaukee School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clarke Street Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.6% 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 Clarke Street Elementary in?
Clarke Street Elementary is part of Milwaukee School District, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 154 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clarke Street Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Starms Early Childhood (0.5 mi), Metcalfe Elementary (0.5 mi), Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 36th Street Campus (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.