- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Humboldt Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001190
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt Park Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #81 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Park Elementary ranks #81 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Humboldt Park Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 550960001190 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 21.6:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Humboldt Park Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Humboldt Park Elementary 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 604
Humboldt Park Elementary
604 students
What this shows Humboldt Park Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt Park Elementary compares
Humboldt Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 111% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 14.6%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Humboldt Park Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 Humboldt Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt Park Elementary'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
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
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Park Elementary
How many students attend Humboldt Park Elementary?
Humboldt Park Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Park Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 50% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt Park Elementary?
81.2% of students at Humboldt Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt Park Elementary is Asian at 42.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt Park Elementary?
Humboldt Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Humboldt Park Elementary rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Park Elementary ranks #81 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 Humboldt Park Elementary, 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.