- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Golda Meir School
Federal NCES profile for Golda Meir School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001164
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golda Meir School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #67 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Golda Meir School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golda Meir School ranks #67 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Golda Meir School held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 550960001164 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
1,192 enr · 19.9:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Golda Meir School held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Golda Meir School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school
Golda Meir School
1,192 students
What this shows Golda Meir School reports 1,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golda Meir School compares
Golda Meir School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Golda Meir School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golda Meir School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golda Meir School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golda Meir School
How many students attend Golda Meir School?
Golda Meir School has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golda Meir School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golda Meir School is 19.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golda Meir School?
47.8% of students at Golda Meir School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golda Meir School?
The largest demographic group at Golda Meir School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golda Meir School?
Golda Meir School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golda Meir School rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Golda Meir School ranks #67 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.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Golda Meir School, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.