LaFollette Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

LaFollette Elementary School, located in the North 9th Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in a central urban area, the school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the local community. As part of the broader MPS system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards designed to support student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

The school functions as a community hub, focusing on fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. Through its affiliation with the Milwaukee Public Schools website, LaFollette provides resources for families, including information on enrollment, school calendars, and district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with the specific needs of its urban neighborhood, LaFollette Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

216

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaFollette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	15
Black	191
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
191 (88.4%)
Hispanic
15 (6.9%)
Two or More
5 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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)267-5200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
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 19

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LaFollette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	15
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LaFollette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	103	47.7%
Male	113	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)