Honey Creek Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Charter School 393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Honey Creek Elementary, located in the Greenfield Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school serving students in grades K4 through 5 as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment where academic growth and social-emotional development are emphasized. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes the broader resources of the MPS system to provide students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Honey Creek Elementary places a high value on inclusivity and student engagement. The school community often promotes collaborative learning and parental involvement, aiming to create a partnership between home and classroom that supports each child's individual needs. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, Honey Creek strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience within the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

393

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honey Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	185
Black	67
Asian	31
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Hispanic
185 (47.1%)
White
70 (17.8%)
Black
67 (17.0%)
Two or More
38 (9.7%)
Asian
31 (7.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-7900
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
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 63

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 39