Carleton Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
93%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carleton Elementary School?
263 students attend Carleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Carleton Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carleton Elementary School?
Carleton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carleton Elementary School offer ?
Carleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carleton Elementary School part of?
Carleton Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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