Below Average
#1933 of 2,105 schools in WI
Townsend Street Elementary
Elementary School · Milwaukee School District
3360 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#1,933 of 2,105
In Milwaukee
#139 of 176
public schools
In district
#120 of 154
Milwaukee School District
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Townsend Street Elementary
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About Townsend Street Elementary
Townsend Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District. Townsend Street Elementary serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Townsend Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,933 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Structured state assessment records for Townsend Street Elementary show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
92% of students at Townsend Street Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Townsend Street Elementary — Students at Townsend Street Elementary score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WI FORWARD (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.
How Townsend Street Elementary Compares
See how Townsend Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3360 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53216
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Townsend Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milwaukee Math and Science Academy (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milwaukee, see our Milwaukee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 53216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,466
Median Home Value
$122,800
Median Rent
$970/mo
Population
29,772
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
45.3%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Median Age
33.7
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| Starms Discovery Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Townsend Street Elementary
What grades does Townsend Street Elementary serve?
Townsend Street Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Townsend Street Elementary?
Townsend Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Street Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Street Elementary rank in WI?
Townsend Street Elementary ranks #1,933 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Townsend Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Townsend Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Street Elementary has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Townsend Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Townsend Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townsend Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Townsend Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Townsend Street Elementary?
90.3% of students at Townsend Street 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.6%
- Phone
- (414) 874-5900
Resources & Links
District
Milwaukee School District- District Enrollment
- 66,864
- Schools in District
- 156
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,815
- District Rank
- #120 of 154
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