- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukee Spanish Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001161
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #79 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion ranks #79 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 550960001161 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.8:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 605
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
605 students
What this shows Milwaukee Spanish Immersion reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwaukee Spanish Immersion compares
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 22.5%
White 7.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 Milwaukee Spanish Immersion 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukee Spanish Immersion'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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milwaukee Spanish Immersion
How many students attend Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
72.6% of students at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukee Spanish Immersion?
Milwaukee Spanish Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Milwaukee Spanish Immersion rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion ranks #79 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 Spanish Immersion, 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.