Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Penfield Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Penfield Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
The verdict
Penfield Montessori Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #60 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Penfield Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penfield Montessori Academy ranks #60 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
NCES ID 550007803048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
121 on latest CCD 550007803048 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
121 enr · 8.6:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #60 of 135 schools in Milwaukee. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Penfield Montessori Academy compares
Penfield Montessori Academy vs Wisconsin and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penfield Montessori Academy
How many students attend Penfield Montessori Academy?
Penfield Montessori Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penfield Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Penfield Montessori Academy is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penfield Montessori Academy?
53.7% of students at Penfield Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penfield Montessori Academy?
Penfield Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Penfield Montessori Academy rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Penfield Montessori Academy ranks #60 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 Penfield Montessori Academy Inc.?
None; Penfield Montessori Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Penfield Montessori Academy is its only campus.