Enrollment
1,364
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Bruce Guadalupe
Federal NCES profile for Bruce Guadalupe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550007700772Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce Guadalupe earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #30 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce Guadalupe has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Guadalupe ranks #30 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: United Community Center Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550007700772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% 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
What stands out at Bruce Guadalupe
Bruce Guadalupe is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,364 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.4% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,364 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students): Bruce Guadalupe is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 30.8:1).
Its district, United Community Center Inc., also runs United Community Center Acosta Middle School (188 students).
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 Bruce Guadalupe compares
Bruce Guadalupe on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Bruce Guadalupe is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
How Bruce Guadalupe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Community Center Acosta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce Guadalupe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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
Milwaukee Parkside School
Standard public school
859 students 19.1:1 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 (~1,364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Guadalupe?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Guadalupe is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce Guadalupe?
Bruce Guadalupe has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bruce Guadalupe rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Guadalupe ranks #30 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 Bruce Guadalupe a good school?
Bruce Guadalupe earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 United Community Center Inc.?
Besides Bruce Guadalupe, United Community Center Inc. also operates United Community Center Acosta Middle School (188 students). See the United Community Center Inc. district page for the complete list.
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