Enrollment
264
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Alcott Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alcott Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001121
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #47 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcott Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary ranks #47 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcott Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcott Elementary
Alcott Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 264 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 74.4% of students qualify for free meals, 93% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students): Alcott Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 30.8:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Alcott Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alcott Elementary compares
Alcott Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 25.4%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Alcott Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Alcott Elementary.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alcott Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Standard public school
1,711 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Golda Meir School
Standard public school
1,192 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee School of Languages
Standard public school
964 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alcott Elementary
How many students attend Alcott Elementary?
Alcott Elementary has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcott Elementary?
74.4% of students at Alcott Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alcott Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott Elementary?
Alcott Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcott Elementary rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary ranks #47 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Alcott Elementary a good school?
Alcott Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Alcott Elementary, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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