River Trail School of Agricultural Science

12021 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

River Trail Elementary, located on W. Florist Avenue in Milwaukee, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school is part of a large urban district that emphasizes equitable access to education and a wide range of academic and extracurricular resources. As an MPS institution, it follows the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for college, career, and life success through a standards-based curriculum.

The school functions as a foundational pillar for its neighborhood, focusing on the social and academic development of its elementary-age student body. Like other schools within the district, River Trail typically offers a variety of programs tailored to meet diverse learning needs, including support for English language learners and students requiring special education services. Parents and community members can access the school's official page on the MPS website to view information regarding enrollment, school calendars, and specific educational initiatives offered at the campus.

406

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Trail School of Agricultural Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	25
Black	329
Asian	26
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
329 (81.0%)
Asian
26 (6.4%)
Hispanic
25 (6.2%)
Two or More
17 (4.2%)
White
8 (2.0%)
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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)393-2200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 22

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Trail School of Agricultural Science
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Trail School of Agricultural Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	178	43.8%
Male	228	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)