How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bethune Academy | Westside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 574 | 159 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.2% | 96.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bethune Academy | Westside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,815 | $18,815 |
| District | Milwaukee Public Schools | Milwaukee Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bethune Academy | Westside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| African American | 62.2% | 86.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 30.1% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bethune Academy | Westside Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 604:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.9% | 61.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.