Carver Academy

1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Carver Academy, located at 1900 N 1st St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a K-8 school operating within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the Harambee neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing instruction from kindergarten through eighth grade, Carver Academy aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

As part of the larger MPS system, the school leverages district resources to offer a curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating enrichment programs designed to address the diverse needs of its student body. Carver Academy places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific academic initiatives, calendar events, and enrollment information by visiting their official district portal at [milwaukee.k12.wi.us](http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

324

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	10
Black	300
Two or More	12

Black
300 (92.6%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
Hispanic
10 (3.1%)
White
2 (0.6%)

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)267-0500
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 40

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	35
Grade 7	25
Grade 8	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	49.7%
Male	163	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)