At a glance
Reported students
257
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Townsend Street Elementary: 257 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 303
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Townsend Street Elementary
Townsend 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 257 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 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (86.4%) and multiracial (7%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Townsend Street Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.97 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
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White1.6%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black86.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
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.
Other schools in Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hartford Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
256 reported students
Thurston Woods Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
256 reported students
Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Holmes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
260 reported students
Alcott Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
264 reported students
Zablocki Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
250 reported students
Public schools near Townsend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Third Street Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 308 | 0.6 mi |
| Sherman Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 147 | 0.8 mi |
| Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee Math and Science Academy Inc | PK–08 | 241 | 0.8 mi |
| Carson Academy Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 326 | 0.8 mi |
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 474 | 1 mi |
| Clemens Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 321 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Street Elementary
What grades does Townsend Street Elementary serve?
Townsend 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 Townsend Street Elementary?
Townsend Street Elementary reported 257 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 303 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Townsend Street Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 257 students and 15.97 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 Townsend Street Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Townsend 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 Townsend Street Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.8% 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 Townsend Street Elementary in?
Townsend 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 Townsend Street Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fifty-Third Street Elementary (0.6 mi), Sherman Elementary (0.8 mi), Milwaukee Math and Science Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.