- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
Federal NCES profile for Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960000681
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #30 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning ranks #30 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 550960000681 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 13:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 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 286
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
286 students
What this shows Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning compares
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 143% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning'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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning
How many students attend Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?
93.4% of students at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?
The largest demographic group at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning?
Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning ranks #30 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 Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning, 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.