Fratney Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fratney Elementary School, located in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, is a distinctive K-5 institution within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to a dual-language immersion program, which provides instruction in both English and Spanish. This approach aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy in students, preparing them to thrive in a globalized society while celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the school's community.

Beyond its language curriculum, Fratney is known for its strong focus on community engagement, social justice, and project-based learning. The school cultivates an environment that encourages critical thinking and active citizenship, often integrating local community resources into its educational programming. With a dedicated emphasis on supporting the "whole child," Fratney Elementary maintains a reputation as a vibrant, inclusive school that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

459

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fratney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	333
Black	65
Two or More	16

Hispanic
333 (72.5%)
Black
65 (14.2%)
White
45 (9.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.5%)

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)267-1100
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
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 66

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fratney Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fratney Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	51%
Male	225	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)