- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960002949Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools.
- #126 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy ranks #126 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550960002949 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
274 enr · 19.6:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy 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 274
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
274 students
What this shows Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy compares
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 154% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% 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
66.4%
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 + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy'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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
How many students attend Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is 19.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
97.7% of students at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy?
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy ranks #126 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 Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy, 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.