Clemens Elementary

Summary:

Clemens Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 285 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clemens Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.6% in 2019-2020 to 66.4% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also significantly lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4.26% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.07% statewide and 21.43% in the Milwaukee School District. Student performance at Clemens Elementary also varies significantly by subgroup, with the school ranking in the bottom 25% for female, male, and special education students.

The struggles at Clemens Elementary are not unique within the Milwaukee School District, as nearby schools like Keefe Avenue Elementary, Pratt Elementary, and Barbee Elementary also face low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests a broader systemic issue within the district that requires a more comprehensive and sustained approach to school improvement, particularly given the high poverty rates (over 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) at Clemens Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3600 W Hope Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53216-1761


(414) 875-6300

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1048th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,877 Help


Students who attend Clemens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.4%
Two or more races:
6.7%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clemens Elementary ranks worse than 98.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 94th among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.4%), two or more races (6.7%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clemens Elementary is 13.6, which is the 19th best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clemens Elementary is $16,877, which is the 34th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clemens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clemens Elementary 1048th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Clemens Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clemens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clemens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.80 616th 633 2.7%
2005 13.96 556th 632 12.0%
2006 7.22 659th 712 7.4%
2007 21.75 593rd 689 13.9%
2008 4.87 978th 1021 4.2%
2009 8.43 966th 1030 6.2%
2010 4.33 1009th 1045 3.4%
2011 0.80 1033rd 1046 1.2%
2012 3.78 1002nd 1045 4.1%
2013 4.56 1010th 1053 4.1%
2014 7.33 989th 1061 6.8%
2015 2.03 1056th 1076 1.9%
2016 3.51 1028th 1075 4.4%
2017 4.16 1009th 1071 5.8%
2018 2.47 999th 1025 2.5%
2019 4.48 983rd 1037 5.2%
2021 3.71 1023rd 1050 2.6%
2022 2.98 1034th 1067 3.1%
2023 4.61 1014th 1067 5.0%
2024 1.61 1048th 1061 1.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clemens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 662nd 721 8.2%
2019 30.96 530th 742 28.6%
2021 28.21 561st 746 24.8%
2022 33.38 516th 748 31.0%
2023 27.66 588th 770 23.6%
2024 17.20 709th 790 10.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Clemens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.75 974th 997 2.3%
2019 2.95 977th 1002 2.5%
2021 3.60 996th 1004 0.8%
2022 2.96 1007th 1017 1.0%
2023 6.71 945th 1010 6.4%
2024 2.36 990th 1011 2.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Clemens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.96 956th 997 4.1%
2019 8.09 924th 1002 7.8%
2021 6.21 953rd 1003 5.0%
2022 5.08 962nd 1017 5.4%
2023 4.91 964th 1011 4.6%
2024 1.87 1005th 1012 0.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Clemens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.79 94th 141 33.3%
2023 50.95 52nd 138 62.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Clemens Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Open Quote My son has attended Clemens for 3 years and I have found he is well above the average child his age.
I have had nothing except a wonderful experiance with the staff at the school, the same goes for my two children now at the school. The teachers are wonderful and give their all to the students. I was schocked to see the over all score is so low !!! I do not understand it, but know my kids are doiing very very well and are above the scores this is due to the teachers and staff at the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 7, 2009

Open Quote My kids have been going to this school since k-4 & I love everything about it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clemens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 178 179 3 29 11 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 132 212 2 27 6 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 140 231 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 99 274 4 60 13 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 86 277 5 53 19 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 54 329 4 24 11 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 36 379 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 14 412 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 14 412 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 15 411 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 11 438 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 10 432 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 9 409 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 6 375 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 11 353 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 11 353 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 14 352 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 5 324 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 12 342 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 8 327 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2008 7 319 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2009 11 324 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 339
2010 14 354 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 13 362 0 1 2 0 0 0 378
2012 9 382 0 1 0 0 0 0 392
2013 11 385 1 0 0 0 0 0 397
2014 5 313 2 0 1 0 0 0 321
2015 3 296 2 12 0 0 2 0 315
2016 2 273 3 10 4 0 1 0 293
2017 2 260 1 4 4 0 4 0 275
2018 2 272 2 8 1 0 8 0 293
2019 3 287 5 9 4 0 8 0 316
2020 1 313 1 11 4 1 9 0 340
2021 1 288 0 10 1 1 8 0 309
2022 0 277 0 16 1 0 9 0 303
2023 0 249 0 16 0 1 19 0 285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clemens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 22.0 18.1 54.5
1989 379 21.0 18.0 63.3
1990 413 21.0 19.6 59.6
1991 450 23.0 19.5 46.4
1992 440 24.0 18.3 53
1993 422 24.9 16.9 67.5
1994 429 24.1 17.8 66
1995 436 24.4 17.9 65.8
1996 436 24.4 17.9 65.8
1997 441 24.2 18.2 65.5
1998 459 24.0 19.1 64.5
1999 450 21.0 21.4 73.3
2000 424 24.0 17.7 71
2001 385 23.4 16.5 68.8
2002 371 26.1 14.2 92.7
2003 371 26.1 14.2 92.7
2004 368 29.3 12.6 94.8
2005 331 28.3 11.7 n/a
2006 356 24.0 14.8 n/a
2007 336 22.0 15.3 88.7
2008 327 22.7 14.4 94.8
2009 339 25.0 13.6 91.4
2010 373 22.4 16.6 91.4
2011 378 23.8 15.8 92.9
2012 392 18.5 21.1 96.4
2013 397 22.8 17.3 94
2014 321 22.4 14.2 93.8
2015 315 n/a n/a 95.9
2016 293 17.0 17.2 81.9
2017 275 23.1 11.9 97.1
2018 293 18.1 16.1 99.3
2019 316 19.4 16.2 99.1
2020 340 20.0 17.0 99.7
2021 309 20.5 15.0 100
2022 303 20.5 14.7 97
2023 285 20.9 13.6 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clemens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 22.0 18.1 54.5
1989 379 21.0 18.0 63.3
1990 413 21.0 19.6 59.6
1991 450 23.0 19.5 46.4
1992 440 24.0 18.3 53
1993 422 24.9 16.9 67.5
1994 429 24.1 17.8 66
1995 436 24.4 17.9 65.8
1996 436 24.4 17.9 65.8
1997 441 24.2 18.2 65.5
1998 459 24.0 19.1 64.5
1999 450 21.0 21.4 73.3
2000 424 24.0 17.7 71
2001 385 23.4 16.5 68.8
2002 371 26.1 14.2 92.7
2003 371 26.1 14.2 92.7
2004 368 29.3 12.6 94.8
2005 331 28.3 11.7 n/a
2006 356 24.0 14.8 n/a
2007 336 22.0 15.3 88.7
2008 327 22.7 14.4 94.8
2009 339 25.0 13.6 91.4
2010 373 22.4 16.6 91.4
2011 378 23.8 15.8 92.9
2012 392 18.5 21.1 96.4
2013 397 22.8 17.3 94
2014 321 22.4 14.2 93.8
2015 315 n/a n/a 95.9
2016 293 17.0 17.2 81.9
2017 275 23.1 11.9 97.1
2018 293 18.1 16.1 99.3
2019 316 19.4 16.2 99.1
2020 340 20.0 17.0 99.7
2021 309 20.5 15.0 100
2022 303 20.5 14.7 97
2023 285 20.9 13.6 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clemens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,892 (12.7%) $13,012 (87.3%) $14,904
2020 $2,081 (14.0%) $12,764 (86.0%) $14,845
2021 $2,494 (14.8%) $14,383 (85.2%) $16,877

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clemens Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 983rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1014th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clemens Elementary)5.82.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clemens Elementary)9.65.6
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clemens Elementary)11.47.3
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clemens Elementary)18.218
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Clemens Elementary)9.117.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Clemens Elementary)15.912.8
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clemens Elementary)5.65.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clemens Elementary)16.75.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students316285
 9.8%
African American287249
 13.2%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander01
White30
 100%
Two or More Races819
 137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%98.9%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Clemens Elementary.

Clemens Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Clemens Elementary are 87% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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