Enrollment
1,294
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550960002993
Obama School of Career and Technical Education — Milwaukee, WI
Federal NCES profile for Obama School of Career and Technical Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.8:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Obama School of Career and Technical Education compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Obama School of Career and Technical Education reports 1,294 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 87% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 128% above the Wisconsin average and 69% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 647 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $19,598 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Obama School of Career and Technical Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.8:1 | ▲ 97% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 128% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 128% 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
29.8:1
students per teacher
— 97% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,598
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 647 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 293 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,294 Top 97% in Wisconsin — larger than 3% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 29.8:1 +97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.7% +128% vs state
NCES ID 550960002993
Student demographics
African American 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 647:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 293
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Obama School of Career and Technical Education.
$19,598
Per student
+5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Obama School of Career and Technical Education
How many students attend Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
Obama School of Career and Technical Education has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a other school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Obama School of Career and Technical Education is 29.8:1, which is 97% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
87.7% of students at Obama School of Career and Technical Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
The largest demographic group at Obama School of Career and Technical Education is African American at 76.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Obama School of Career and Technical Education?
Obama School of Career and Technical Education has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.