Metcalfe Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Metcalfe Elementary School, located at 3400 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to the MPS mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare students for future educational success.

As part of the larger Milwaukee Public Schools system, Metcalfe Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks, professional development for staff, and community-based support programs. Families interested in the school’s specific academic offerings, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on the official MPS website, which provides transparency regarding school performance reports, district policies, and contact information for school administration.

296

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metcalfe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	10
Black	276
Two or More	6

Black
276 (93.2%)
Hispanic
10 (3.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)
White
4 (1.4%)

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)874-3600
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
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 34

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Metcalfe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Metcalfe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	47.6%
Male	155	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)