Kluge Elementary

Summary:

Kluge Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 325 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. Kluge Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade.

Kluge Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, well below-average test scores in core subjects, and an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11-20% of Kluge students were proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 21-23% for the Milwaukee School District and 52-54% for the state of Wisconsin. The school's performance is particularly poor for male students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Despite the high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio at Kluge Elementary, the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its performance over the past decade. The school's rankings and proficiency rates have remained consistently low, even when compared to nearby Kilbourn Elementary, Lancaster Elementary, and Browning Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5760 N 67th St
       Milwaukee, WI  53218-2307


(414) 578-5000

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1010th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,593 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.6%
Asian:
7.7%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kluge Elementary ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 66th 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 3.54. (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 (80.6%), Asian (7.7%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kluge Elementary is 12.7, which is the 9th 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 Kluge Elementary is $18,593, which is the 17th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kluge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kluge Elementary 1010th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Kluge 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 Kluge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.85 424th 633 33.0%
2005 36.26 469th 632 25.8%
2006 29.79 574th 712 19.4%
2007 22.98 587th 689 14.8%
2008 8.47 957th 1021 6.3%
2009 3.34 1001st 1030 2.8%
2010 14.54 955th 1045 8.6%
2011 3.05 1018th 1046 2.7%
2012 5.43 990th 1045 5.3%
2013 8.26 986th 1053 6.4%
2014 7.03 990th 1061 6.7%
2015 5.48 1008th 1076 6.3%
2016 3.58 1027th 1075 4.5%
2017 3.46 1024th 1071 4.4%
2018 4.00 973rd 1025 5.1%
2019 2.19 1014th 1037 2.2%
2021 3.91 1018th 1050 3.0%
2022 2.98 1035th 1067 3.0%
2023 3.38 1038th 1067 2.7%
2024 3.54 1010th 1061 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.10 218th 222 1.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.66 684th 721 5.1%
2019 13.40 738th 742 0.5%
2021 15.34 734th 746 1.6%
2023 12.91 754th 770 2.1%
2024 18.36 697th 790 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.74 975th 997 2.2%
2019 2.42 987th 1002 1.5%
2021 6.09 959th 1004 4.5%
2022 5.23 964th 1017 5.2%
2023 6.79 944th 1010 6.5%
2024 4.45 959th 1011 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.03 910th 997 8.7%
2019 3.54 973rd 1002 2.9%
2021 3.53 993rd 1003 1.0%
2022 2.50 1011th 1017 0.6%
2023 2.53 1003rd 1011 0.8%
2024 4.95 955th 1012 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kluge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.08 131st 165 20.6%
2019 24.70 133rd 161 17.4%
2021 27.77 112th 141 20.6%
2022 22.82 118th 133 11.3%
2023 29.94 100th 138 27.5%
2024 30.22 97th 137 29.2%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Kluge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 202 310 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1989 194 287 7 25 5 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 188 366 5 21 6 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 181 367 11 27 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 152 385 14 17 9 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 100 436 10 12 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 66 487 9 11 5 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 50 520 15 5 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 50 520 15 5 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 53 509 22 4 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 35 523 26 2 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 42 519 47 1 5 n/a n/a 0 614
2000 37 485 56 1 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 31 414 66 2 3 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 31 398 88 7 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2003 31 398 88 7 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2004 22 343 77 6 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 24 303 55 8 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 18 290 60 7 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 17 267 58 10 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 16 275 52 9 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 22 286 50 10 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2010 18 273 48 14 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 17 284 54 16 2 0 2 0 375
2012 10 286 62 25 1 2 3 0 389
2013 13 287 55 20 2 2 3 0 382
2014 15 298 47 21 1 1 3 0 386
2015 12 223 50 18 1 1 3 0 308
2016 12 246 34 26 1 1 7 0 327
2017 17 230 19 18 0 0 10 0 294
2018 15 228 20 23 0 0 10 0 296
2019 13 250 28 22 1 0 9 0 323
2020 8 316 30 20 1 0 15 0 390
2021 7 271 31 16 1 0 15 0 341
2022 8 277 29 13 0 0 15 0 342
2023 7 262 25 15 0 0 16 0 325

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 Kluge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 30.0 17.5 54.6
1989 518 29.0 17.8 64.5
1990 586 30.0 19.5 65.7
1991 589 30.0 19.6 44.7
1992 577 32.0 18.0 52.9
1993 561 32.2 17.4 67.6
1994 578 32.1 18.0 65.9
1995 593 33.0 18.0 65.9
1996 593 33.0 18.0 65.9
1997 590 33.0 17.9 65.6
1998 588 34.0 17.3 64.5
1999 614 31.5 19.5 73.5
2000 581 32.0 18.2 71.1
2001 516 38.0 13.6 68.8
2002 525 42.5 12.4 89.9
2003 525 42.5 12.4 89.9
2004 448 37.3 12.0 93.3
2005 390 35.0 11.1 n/a
2006 375 31.0 12.1 n/a
2007 354 27.0 13.1 92.9
2008 355 24.4 14.5 93.5
2009 370 26.1 14.2 90.8
2010 353 21.5 16.3 90.9
2011 375 24.5 15.3 89.6
2012 389 22.0 17.6 96.1
2013 382 23.4 16.2 96.1
2014 386 27.0 14.2 96.9
2015 308 n/a n/a 93.8
2016 327 18.0 18.1 87.2
2017 294 25.0 11.7 95.2
2018 296 16.7 17.6 82.4
2019 323 22.0 14.6 92.3
2020 390 25.7 15.1 87.4
2021 341 25.3 13.4 95.3
2022 342 24.6 13.9 90.4
2023 325 25.5 12.7 89.8

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 Kluge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 30.0 17.5 54.6
1989 518 29.0 17.8 64.5
1990 586 30.0 19.5 65.7
1991 589 30.0 19.6 44.7
1992 577 32.0 18.0 52.9
1993 561 32.2 17.4 67.6
1994 578 32.1 18.0 65.9
1995 593 33.0 18.0 65.9
1996 593 33.0 18.0 65.9
1997 590 33.0 17.9 65.6
1998 588 34.0 17.3 64.5
1999 614 31.5 19.5 73.5
2000 581 32.0 18.2 71.1
2001 516 38.0 13.6 68.8
2002 525 42.5 12.4 89.9
2003 525 42.5 12.4 89.9
2004 448 37.3 12.0 93.3
2005 390 35.0 11.1 n/a
2006 375 31.0 12.1 n/a
2007 354 27.0 13.1 92.9
2008 355 24.4 14.5 93.5
2009 370 26.1 14.2 90.8
2010 353 21.5 16.3 90.9
2011 375 24.5 15.3 89.6
2012 389 22.0 17.6 96.1
2013 382 23.4 16.2 96.1
2014 386 27.0 14.2 96.9
2015 308 n/a n/a 93.8
2016 327 18.0 18.1 87.2
2017 294 25.0 11.7 95.2
2018 296 16.7 17.6 82.4
2019 323 22.0 14.6 92.3
2020 390 25.7 15.1 87.4
2021 341 25.3 13.4 95.3
2022 342 24.6 13.9 90.4
2023 325 25.5 12.7 89.8

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 Kluge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,364 (14.4%) $14,019 (85.6%) $16,382
2020 $1,668 (10.9%) $13,667 (89.1%) $15,335
2021 $2,661 (14.3%) $15,932 (85.7%) $18,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kluge 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 1014th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1038th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kluge Elementary)06.7
 6.7%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)8.66.7
 1.9%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)8.26.7
 1.5%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)03.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Kluge Elementary)14.316.7
 2.4%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)10.23.5
 6.8%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)3.14.2
 1%
   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 (Kluge Elementary)6.14.2
 1.9%
   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 Students323325
 0.6%
African American250262
 4.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2825
 10.7%
Hispanic2215
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White137
 46.2%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.3%89.8%
 2.4%


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Students at Kluge Elementary are 81% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% White.

Kluge Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Kluge Elementary.


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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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