Riverwest Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pierce Elementary, located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated on North Fratney Street, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the eclectic and community-oriented nature of the surrounding Riverwest area. Pierce is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of the MPS system, Pierce Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while often incorporating programs that encourage creative expression and community engagement. The school typically focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. Prospective families and community members looking for specific details on current academic initiatives, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the official Milwaukee Public Schools website at [milwaukee.k12.wi.us](http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

244

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	38
Black	179
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Black
179 (73.4%)
Hispanic
38 (15.6%)
Two or More
13 (5.3%)
White
12 (4.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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)267-4400
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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 27

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverwest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverwest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	46.7%
Male	130	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)