La Causa Charter School

www.lacausa.org

Charter School 558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

La Causa Charter School, located in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a K-8 public charter school deeply integrated into the mission of its parent organization, La Causa, Inc. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, providing a culturally responsive environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic instruction and the holistic well-being of its students. By focusing on bilingual education and social-emotional development, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to succeed within a supportive, community-focused framework.

Beyond core academics, La Causa Charter School distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on family engagement and comprehensive support services. As part of a larger social services agency, the school is uniquely positioned to connect families with resources related to healthcare, counseling, and social support, ensuring that external challenges do not become barriers to education. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious individuals who are prepared for success in high school and beyond.

558

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Causa Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	536
Black	16
Two or More	2

Hispanic
536 (96.1%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

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)902-1660
Website:	http://www.lacausa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
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 35

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for La Causa Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	82
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for La Causa Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	49.1%
Male	284	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)