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#2055 of 2,105 schools in WI
Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53205
- Math 6% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm Creative Arts Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,300
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- Lloyd StreetCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Siefert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Golda Meir SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Grant Gordon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 0.6 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #146 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Creative Arts Elementary is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Elm Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,055 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Creative Arts Elementary
What grades does Elm Creative Arts Elementary serve?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elm Creative Arts Elementary?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Creative Arts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Creative Arts Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Creative Arts Elementary rank in WI?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary ranks #2,055 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Elm Creative Arts Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elm Creative Arts Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Creative Arts Elementary has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elm Creative Arts Elementary a charter school?
No, Elm Creative Arts Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Creative Arts Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elm Creative Arts Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Creative Arts Elementary?
95.9% of students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (414) 267-1800
- Area population (ZIP 53205)
- 9,091
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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