Curtin Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Curtin Elementary School, located in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district on the city’s south side, serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering both academic growth and community engagement. As part of the state’s largest school district, the school aligns its curriculum with Milwaukee Public Schools' standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates within the broader framework of the MPS system, which prioritizes equitable access to education and support services for urban learners. By providing a structured environment, Curtin aims to cultivate a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school-specific programs, or academic calendars, the Milwaukee Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for keeping the school community informed and connected.

301

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curtin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	148
Black	44
Asian	73
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
148 (49.2%)
Asian
73 (24.3%)
Black
44 (14.6%)
White
23 (7.6%)
Two or More
12 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)902-7700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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 26

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Curtin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	33
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Curtin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	51.5%
Male	146	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)