At a glance
Reported students
823
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12: 823 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. 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
- 861
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Milwaukee. It is one of 154 current school records connected to Milwaukee School District. NCES reports 823 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 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 (52.9%) and White (25.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. 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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 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
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White25.6%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black52.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Golda Meir School
Other · Grades 03–12
1,192 reported students
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Other · Grades PK–12
1,294 reported students
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
Other · Grades PK–12
286 reported students
Next Door Charter
Other · Grades PK–PK
120 reported students
Grant Gordon Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
1 reported students
Milwaukee Virtual School
Other · Grades PK–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Wauwatosa School District | 03–12 | 91 | 1.6 mi |
| Vel R Phillips School Other · Wauwatosa School District | 03–12 | 139 | 2.5 mi |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science Other · Charter · Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc | PK–12 | 1,711 | 2.8 mi |
| Next Door Charter Other · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–PK | 120 | 3.1 mi |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning Other · Milwaukee School District | PK–12 | 286 | 3.4 mi |
| Grant Gordon Learning Center Other · Milwaukee School District | PK–PK | 1 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MacDowell Montessori School K3-12
What grades does MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 serve?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Milwaukee School District.
How many students attend MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 reported 823 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 861 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 823 students and 50.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.7% 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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 in?
MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 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 MacDowell Montessori School K3-12?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wauwatosa Virtual Academy (1.6 mi), Vel R Phillips School (2.5 mi), Milwaukee Academy of Science (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.