School Overview
Congress Elementary, located on West Lincoln Creek Drive in Milwaukee, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school. As an MPS institution, it follows the district's broader mission to provide equitable education, often emphasizing community involvement and providing various support services to meet the diverse needs of its urban student population.

The school environment at Congress Elementary is typically characterized by a focus on core curriculum subjects, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its students. Because it is part of the state’s largest school district, Congress Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative support of the MPS system, including access to specialized programs and district-wide initiatives. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic offerings, or current extracurricular activities are encouraged to visit the official MPS website to review the school's performance report cards and stay updated on local school events.
607
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Congress Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic23
Black554
Asian10
Two or More16
  • Black
    554 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.6%)
  • White
    4 (0.7%)
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)616-5300
Website: http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 542
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 71
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Congress Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten71
Kindergarten72
Grade 166
Grade 256
Grade 349
Grade 455
Grade 553
Grade 654
Grade 763
Grade 868
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Congress Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29849.1%
Male30950.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)