Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hartford Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hartford Avenue Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Hartford Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford Avenue Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1970 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤1%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
83%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1970 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Hartford Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Hartford Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stormonth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hartford Avenue Elementary School?
380 students attend Hartford Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hartford Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford Avenue Elementary School?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hartford Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartford Avenue Elementary School part of?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartford Avenue Elementary School located?
Hartford Avenue Elementary School is located in the Downer Woods neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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