Thoreau Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Thoreau Elementary, located at 7878 N 60th St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the city's northwest side, the school serves students in the surrounding community by providing a structured academic environment focused on foundational learning. As part of the largest school district in the state, Thoreau Elementary is dedicated to meeting the diverse educational needs of its student population through the district’s established curriculum and state educational standards.

The school functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student development. By adhering to the broader goals of Milwaukee Public Schools, Thoreau aims to foster a supportive climate that encourages academic growth, character development, and preparation for future middle school education. Families looking for specific information regarding the school's current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find resources and updates directly through the official MPS district website at http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

353

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thoreau Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	20
Black	303
Asian	9
Two or More	13

Black
303 (85.8%)
Hispanic
20 (5.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
White
8 (2.3%)

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:	(262)236-1800
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
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 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 39