Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

anana.madison.k12.wi.us/

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Falk Elementary School, located in the Arbor Hills neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for early childhood through fifth-grade education within the Madison Metropolitan School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards. With a focus on the "whole child," Falk integrates community involvement and collaborative teaching practices to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds receive personalized support throughout their formative years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for middle school success by prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core academics, Falk Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages creativity and physical wellness. By leveraging its connection to the broader Madison district resources while maintaining the intimacy of a neighborhood school, Falk aims to inspire curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning in every student who walks through its doors.

455

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	140
Black	84
Asian	25
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
157 (34.7%)
Hispanic
140 (31.0%)
Black
84 (18.6%)
Two or More
45 (10.0%)
Asian
25 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-2180
Website:	http://anana.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 85