- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960003036Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #132 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 49.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School ranks #132 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-275 students YoY
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-50.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-275 students YoY 550960003036 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · CHARTER
544 enr · 49.5:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-50.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee Excellence Charter 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 544
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
544 students
What this shows Milwaukee Excellence Charter School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee Excellence Charter School compares
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is a shrinking 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 | 49.5:1 | ▲ 244% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 118% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
49.5:1
students per teacher
- 244% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.7%
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 + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Excellence Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee Excellence Charter 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
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Excellence Charter School
How many students attend Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 275.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School is 49.5:1, which is 244% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 215% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
83.8% of students at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee Excellence Charter School?
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Excellence Charter School rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Excellence Charter School ranks #132 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 Excellence Charter 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.