Enrollment
197
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Milwaukee, WI
E W Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E W Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551404001827
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E W Luther Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in South Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E W Luther Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E W Luther Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in South Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: South Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551404001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E W Luther Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at E W Luther Elementary
E W Luther Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 197 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Rawson Elementary (371 students): E W Luther Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
South Milwaukee School District also operates South Milwaukee High (920 students) and South Milwaukee Middle (610 students) alongside E W Luther 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 E W Luther Elementary compares
E W Luther 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, E W Luther 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 E W Luther 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 E W Luther 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blakewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E W Luther 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
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E W Luther Elementary
How many students attend E W Luther Elementary?
E W Luther Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E W Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E W Luther Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 E W Luther Elementary?
44.4% of students at E W Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E W Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E W Luther Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in South Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E W Luther Elementary?
E W Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E W Luther Elementary rank among schools in South Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, E W Luther Elementary ranks #2 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 E W Luther Elementary a good school?
E W Luther Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 E W Luther 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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