Enrollment
228
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Federal NCES profile for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001259
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #71 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies ranks #71 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+119% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 32% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 119% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 228 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milwaukee School District spends $17,847 per pupil, 20% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Milwaukee's public schools, it stands alongside Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students): Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 30.8:1).
Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students) and Hamilton High (1,472 students) alongside Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies compares
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 119% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 119% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$17,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
African American 26.8%
White 18.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milwaukee School District, which includes Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies.
$17,847
Per student
+20%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies 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 | 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 Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
How many students attend Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
84.2% of students at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
The largest demographic group at Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies ranks #71 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.
Is Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies a good school?
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies, 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.
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