Enrollment
314
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Milwaukee, WI
Blakewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blakewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551404001826
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blakewood Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blakewood Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blakewood Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blakewood Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blakewood Elementary
Blakewood Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 314 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among South Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Rawson Elementary (371 students): Blakewood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.7:1).
South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students) and South Milwaukee Middle (610 students) alongside Blakewood 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 Blakewood Elementary compares
Blakewood 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,416
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Blakewood Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Milwaukee School District, which includes Blakewood Elementary.
$14,416
Per student
-3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 52.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Blakewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Milwaukee Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rawson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E W Luther Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blakewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Milwaukee
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blakewood Elementary
How many students attend Blakewood Elementary?
Blakewood Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blakewood Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blakewood Elementary?
49.2% of students at Blakewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blakewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blakewood Elementary is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blakewood Elementary?
Blakewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blakewood Elementary rank among schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Blakewood Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in South 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 South Milwaukee on the city page.
Is Blakewood Elementary a good school?
Blakewood Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 South Milwaukee School District?
Besides Blakewood Elementary, South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students), South Milwaukee Middle (610 students), and Rawson Elementary (371 students). See the South Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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