Pratt Elementary

Summary:

Pratt Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 316 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. Pratt Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past several years.

Pratt Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 15.63% of 3rd graders, 5.56% of 4th graders, and 21.88% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 65.6% in the 2021-2022 school year, and serves a student population with a very high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 93.21% to 94.62% over the past few years.

When comparing Pratt Elementary to other nearby schools within the Milwaukee School District, such as Thurston Woods Elementary, Clemens Elementary, and Franklin Elementary, a consistent pattern of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients emerges, suggesting that the challenges faced by Pratt Elementary are not unique but rather systemic within the district. In contrast, when comparing Pratt Elementary to schools outside the Milwaukee School District, such as Richards Elementary and Cumberland Elementary in the Whitefish Bay School District, the differences in academic performance and student demographics are stark, highlighting the significant disparities in educational outcomes between schools serving low-income communities and those serving more affluent communities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5131 N Green Bay Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53209-5753


(414) 247-7300

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
985th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,355 Help


Students who attend Pratt 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:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.1%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pratt Elementary ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 48th 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 4.98. (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 (92.1%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pratt Elementary is 15.1, which is the 47th 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 Pratt Elementary is $16,355, which is the 40th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pratt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pratt Elementary 985th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Pratt 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 Pratt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.32 519th 633 18.0%
2005 1.44 620th 632 1.9%
2006 1.96 697th 712 2.1%
2007 3.26 671st 689 2.6%
2008 2.09 997th 1021 2.4%
2009 7.04 975th 1030 5.3%
2010 1.77 1024th 1045 2.0%
2011 2.10 1025th 1046 2.0%
2012 2.18 1014th 1045 3.0%
2013 12.32 959th 1053 8.9%
2014 4.82 1005th 1061 5.3%
2015 11.54 968th 1076 10.0%
2016 7.87 981st 1075 8.7%
2017 10.61 957th 1071 10.6%
2018 11.83 921st 1025 10.1%
2019 20.42 878th 1037 15.3%
2021 9.43 951st 1050 9.4%
2022 4.34 1008th 1067 5.5%
2023 3.54 1036th 1067 2.9%
2024 4.98 985th 1061 7.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.80 738th 746 1.1%
2022 18.04 675th 748 9.8%
2023 10.47 765th 770 0.6%
2024 18.23 699th 790 11.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.53 861st 997 13.6%
2019 31.75 752nd 1002 25.0%
2021 17.29 868th 1004 13.5%
2022 7.19 944th 1017 7.2%
2023 4.72 976th 1010 3.4%
2024 5.90 941st 1011 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pratt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.80 918th 997 7.9%
2019 13.68 886th 1002 11.6%
2021 5.45 960th 1003 4.3%
2022 3.96 976th 1017 4.0%
2023 3.78 984th 1011 2.7%
2024 6.54 937th 1012 7.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pratt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 228 14 13 7 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 88 240 11 17 8 n/a n/a 0 364
1990 85 268 12 18 6 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 89 231 16 20 4 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 77 210 13 36 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 51 278 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 35 274 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 29 331 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 29 331 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 26 344 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 23 354 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 21 334 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 24 312 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 22 305 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 16 288 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 16 288 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 13 306 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 11 266 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 12 266 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 14 277 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 10 261 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 8 247 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 8 291 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2011 10 331 2 5 0 0 0 0 348
2012 13 327 2 3 0 0 1 0 346
2013 8 313 5 7 0 0 2 0 335
2014 3 308 2 6 0 0 2 0 321
2015 2 291 1 7 1 0 2 0 304
2016 3 276 0 8 0 0 3 0 290
2017 0 247 0 9 0 0 7 0 263
2018 1 257 0 8 1 0 9 0 276
2019 2 268 0 13 1 0 8 0 292
2020 2 259 0 12 1 1 11 0 286
2021 0 255 1 11 1 1 11 0 280
2022 1 275 2 11 1 0 10 0 300
2023 3 291 1 9 1 0 11 0 316

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 Pratt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 19.0 18.7 54.5
1989 364 19.0 19.1 66.5
1990 389 18.0 21.6 64.8
1991 360 19.0 18.9 54.7
1992 338 17.0 19.8 53
1993 363 19.9 18.2 67.5
1994 323 17.6 18.4 65.9
1995 370 19.2 19.3 65.9
1996 370 19.2 19.3 65.9
1997 382 17.8 21.5 65.4
1998 385 16.5 23.3 64.4
1999 360 18.5 19.5 73.3
2000 347 20.4 17.0 70.9
2001 329 22.4 14.7 68.7
2002 309 21.5 14.4 82.8
2003 309 21.5 14.4 82.8
2004 326 19.5 16.7 82.5
2005 283 21.0 13.5 n/a
2006 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
2007 300 16.0 18.8 91.7
2008 279 16.0 17.4 91.4
2009 264 16.7 15.8 92
2010 305 17.0 17.9 92.1
2011 348 18.0 19.3 89.1
2012 346 17.0 20.3 95.1
2013 335 20.0 16.7 95.2
2014 321 18.8 17.0 95.6
2015 304 n/a n/a 91.8
2016 290 19.0 15.2 n/a
2017 263 20.3 12.9 95.1
2018 276 14.4 19.1 97.5
2019 292 16.1 18.1 88.4
2020 286 19.3 14.7 93.4
2021 280 19.4 14.3 93.2
2022 300 20.7 14.4 93.3
2023 316 20.9 15.1 94.6

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 Pratt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 19.0 18.7 54.5
1989 364 19.0 19.1 66.5
1990 389 18.0 21.6 64.8
1991 360 19.0 18.9 54.7
1992 338 17.0 19.8 53
1993 363 19.9 18.2 67.5
1994 323 17.6 18.4 65.9
1995 370 19.2 19.3 65.9
1996 370 19.2 19.3 65.9
1997 382 17.8 21.5 65.4
1998 385 16.5 23.3 64.4
1999 360 18.5 19.5 73.3
2000 347 20.4 17.0 70.9
2001 329 22.4 14.7 68.7
2002 309 21.5 14.4 82.8
2003 309 21.5 14.4 82.8
2004 326 19.5 16.7 82.5
2005 283 21.0 13.5 n/a
2006 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
2007 300 16.0 18.8 91.7
2008 279 16.0 17.4 91.4
2009 264 16.7 15.8 92
2010 305 17.0 17.9 92.1
2011 348 18.0 19.3 89.1
2012 346 17.0 20.3 95.1
2013 335 20.0 16.7 95.2
2014 321 18.8 17.0 95.6
2015 304 n/a n/a 91.8
2016 290 19.0 15.2 n/a
2017 263 20.3 12.9 95.1
2018 276 14.4 19.1 97.5
2019 292 16.1 18.1 88.4
2020 286 19.3 14.7 93.4
2021 280 19.4 14.3 93.2
2022 300 20.7 14.4 93.3
2023 316 20.9 15.1 94.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pratt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,818 (19.5%) $11,612 (80.5%) $14,430
2020 $3,107 (20.5%) $12,061 (79.5%) $15,168
2021 $3,884 (23.7%) $12,471 (76.3%) $16,355

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pratt 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 878th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1036th of 1067 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pratt Elementary)25.80
 25.8%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)25.86.1
 19.8%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)25.87.7
 18.1%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)2913.2
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Pratt Elementary)25.815.4
 10.4%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)22.610.3
 12.3%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)27.32.6
 24.6%
   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 (Pratt Elementary)45.50
 45.5%
   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 Students292316
 8.2%
African American268291
 8.6%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.4%94.6%
 6.3%


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Students at Pratt Elementary are 92% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Pratt Elementary.

Pratt Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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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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