Allen-Field Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Allen-Field Elementary School, located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student population. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, Allen-Field aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Allen-Field prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support a well-rounded academic experience. The school utilizes the broader resources of the MPS system to offer a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its students, often integrating technology and community-based learning opportunities. With its central location on W. Lapham Blvd, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a safe, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth.

451

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen-Field Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	370
Black	55
Asian	2
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
370 (82.0%)
Black
55 (12.2%)
White
12 (2.7%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)902-9200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
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 49

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allen-Field Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allen-Field Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	45%
Male	248	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)