- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Starms Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Starms Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001156
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starms Early Childhood earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #114 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Starms Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starms Early Childhood ranks #114 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Starms Early Childhood grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550960001156 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 20.5:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Starms Early Childhood grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Starms Early Childhood 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 205
Starms Early Childhood
205 students
What this shows Starms Early Childhood reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starms Early Childhood compares
Starms Early Childhood is a growing 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 143% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 143% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Starms Early Childhood is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 Early Childhood 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starms Early Childhood'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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starms Early Childhood
How many students attend Starms Early Childhood?
Starms Early Childhood has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starms Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Starms Early Childhood is 20.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starms Early Childhood?
93.6% of students at Starms Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starms Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Starms Early Childhood is African American at 91.2% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starms Early Childhood?
Starms Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Starms Early Childhood rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Starms Early Childhood ranks #114 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 Starms Early Childhood, 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.