- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukee, WI
Starms Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Starms Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550960002442
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starms Discovery earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #26 of 181
- public schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Starms Discovery has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starms Discovery ranks #26 of 181 public schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960002442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Starms Discovery held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550960002442 · Milwaukee, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 16.8:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Starms Discovery held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Starms Discovery 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 268
Starms Discovery
268 students
What this shows Starms Discovery reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starms Discovery compares
Starms Discovery 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 145% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 145% 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.
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 + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 90.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Starms Discovery is less 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 Starms Discovery 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starms Discovery'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 elementary schools in Milwaukee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starms Discovery
How many students attend Starms Discovery?
Starms Discovery has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starms Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Starms Discovery 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 Starms Discovery?
94.5% of students at Starms Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starms Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Starms Discovery is African American at 90.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starms Discovery?
Starms Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Starms Discovery rank among public schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Starms Discovery ranks #26 of 181 public 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 public schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Starms Discovery, 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.