Enrollment
1,364
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550007700772 Charter school
Bruce Guadalupe — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for Bruce Guadalupe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: United Community Center Inc. · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bruce Guadalupe compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bruce Guadalupe reports 1,364 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 91.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% above the Wisconsin average and 24% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bruce Guadalupe compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 67% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 70% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 1,364 Top 98% in Wisconsin — larger than 2% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.4% +67% vs state
NCES ID 550007700772
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 0.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bruce Guadalupe
How many students attend Bruce Guadalupe?
Bruce Guadalupe has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a other school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Guadalupe?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Guadalupe is 14.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bruce Guadalupe?
64.4% of students at Bruce Guadalupe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce Guadalupe?
The largest demographic group at Bruce Guadalupe is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce Guadalupe?
Bruce Guadalupe has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.