Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Summary:

Elm Creative Arts Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 302 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. Elm Creative Arts Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years.

Elm Creative Arts Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 35.8% to 77.6% over the past 5 years, well above the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is also poor, with proficiency rates in core subjects that are 30-50 percentage points below the district and state averages. The school struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools for female, male, African American, and special education student performance. Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,027 in 2020-2021) than the district average, the additional funding has not translated to improved student outcomes.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Milwaukee College Preparatory School: Lola Rowe North Campus and Highland Community School, while also part of the low-performing Milwaukee School District, generally outperform Elm Creative Arts Elementary on academic measures. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from and replicate successful practices in the district to better support the students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 W Walnut St
       Milwaukee, WI  53205-1761


(414) 267-1800

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,027 Help


Students who attend Elm Creative Arts 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:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elm Creative Arts Elementary ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 88th 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 1.95. (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 (88.4%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elm Creative Arts Elementary is 14.9, which is the 39th 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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary is $18,027, which is the 21st highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elm Creative Arts Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elm Creative Arts Elementary 1042nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Elm Creative Arts 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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.86 401st 633 36.7%
2005 12.52 564th 632 10.8%
2006 37.75 542nd 712 23.9%
2007 35.34 538th 689 21.9%
2008 32.23 834th 1021 18.3%
2009 54.19 571st 1030 44.6%
2010 33.60 833rd 1045 20.3%
2011 15.72 957th 1046 8.5%
2012 26.63 893rd 1045 14.5%
2013 4.76 1008th 1053 4.3%
2014 1.97 1042nd 1061 1.8%
2015 1.16 1069th 1076 0.7%
2016 1.34 1074th 1075 0.1%
2017 1.70 1059th 1071 1.1%
2018 1.44 1016th 1025 0.9%
2019 1.65 1029th 1037 0.8%
2021 3.59 1030th 1050 1.9%
2022 2.64 1048th 1067 1.8%
2023 3.77 1032nd 1067 3.3%
2024 1.95 1042nd 1061 1.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 690th 721 4.3%
2019 20.52 650th 742 12.4%
2021 15.77 727th 746 2.5%
2022 14.73 718th 748 4.0%
2023 13.17 749th 770 2.7%
2024 11.69 761st 790 3.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.98 989th 997 0.8%
2019 2.27 989th 1002 1.3%
2021 6.55 950th 1004 5.4%
2022 3.93 989th 1017 2.8%
2023 5.81 955th 1010 5.4%
2024 3.12 978th 1011 3.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.33 980th 997 1.7%
2019 2.23 996th 1002 0.6%
2021 3.27 1000th 1003 0.3%
2022 2.86 1001st 1017 1.6%
2023 3.60 987th 1011 2.4%
2024 2.31 996th 1012 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.56 144th 161 10.6%
2024 23.32 119th 137 13.1%
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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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 221 314 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 217 333 2 15 4 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 216 318 5 18 4 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 211 345 4 19 10 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 211 345 4 19 10 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 222 335 4 23 12 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 223 320 6 26 12 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 223 314 7 26 10 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 215 323 6 21 10 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 205 327 5 24 11 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 202 318 8 27 7 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 202 318 8 27 7 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 195 317 7 28 6 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 190 332 8 29 5 n/a n/a 0 564
2006 173 342 8 29 8 n/a n/a 0 560
2007 158 356 7 32 8 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 141 376 9 29 9 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 125 403 6 23 6 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 103 437 6 20 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 76 471 2 21 5 0 0 0 575
2012 49 497 2 22 3 0 0 0 573
2013 21 487 4 24 4 0 0 0 540
2014 15 508 6 19 1 0 4 0 553
2015 13 486 5 14 1 0 2 0 521
2016 14 443 4 10 2 0 6 0 479
2017 8 366 3 12 1 0 8 0 398
2018 5 365 4 12 0 1 7 0 394
2019 4 314 4 17 1 1 5 0 346
2020 4 269 1 13 3 1 9 0 300
2021 2 222 0 13 3 1 12 0 253
2022 4 223 1 16 1 0 14 0 259
2023 7 267 0 7 0 0 21 0 302

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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 551 33.0 16.6 52.8
1993 571 31.6 18.1 67.4
1994 561 28.7 19.5 43.7
1995 589 31.5 18.7 65.9
1996 589 31.5 18.7 65.9
1997 596 31.5 18.9 65.6
1998 587 29.0 20.2 64.4
1999 580 28.5 20.4 73.4
2000 575 31.0 18.5 71.1
2001 572 33.5 17.1 68.9
2002 562 35.5 15.8 49.3
2003 562 35.5 15.8 49.3
2004 553 37.0 14.9 47.2
2005 564 36.0 15.7 n/a
2006 560 38.0 14.7 n/a
2007 561 35.0 16.0 47.2
2008 564 33.0 17.1 46.5
2009 563 31.1 18.1 53.5
2010 570 29.7 19.1 59.5
2011 575 25.7 22.3 65.7
2012 573 23.0 24.9 77.5
2013 540 26.3 20.5 82.4
2014 553 30.5 18.1 89.3
2015 521 n/a n/a 89.8
2016 479 22.0 21.7 88.7
2017 398 28.9 13.7 92.5
2018 394 18.8 20.9 96.7
2019 346 22.4 15.4 90.5
2020 300 18.3 16.3 98
2021 253 17.2 14.7 98.8
2022 259 18.2 14.2 92.7
2023 302 20.2 14.9 93.7

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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 551 33.0 16.6 52.8
1993 571 31.6 18.1 67.4
1994 561 28.7 19.5 43.7
1995 589 31.5 18.7 65.9
1996 589 31.5 18.7 65.9
1997 596 31.5 18.9 65.6
1998 587 29.0 20.2 64.4
1999 580 28.5 20.4 73.4
2000 575 31.0 18.5 71.1
2001 572 33.5 17.1 68.9
2002 562 35.5 15.8 49.3
2003 562 35.5 15.8 49.3
2004 553 37.0 14.9 47.2
2005 564 36.0 15.7 n/a
2006 560 38.0 14.7 n/a
2007 561 35.0 16.0 47.2
2008 564 33.0 17.1 46.5
2009 563 31.1 18.1 53.5
2010 570 29.7 19.1 59.5
2011 575 25.7 22.3 65.7
2012 573 23.0 24.9 77.5
2013 540 26.3 20.5 82.4
2014 553 30.5 18.1 89.3
2015 521 n/a n/a 89.8
2016 479 22.0 21.7 88.7
2017 398 28.9 13.7 92.5
2018 394 18.8 20.9 96.7
2019 346 22.4 15.4 90.5
2020 300 18.3 16.3 98
2021 253 17.2 14.7 98.8
2022 259 18.2 14.2 92.7
2023 302 20.2 14.9 93.7

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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,448 (11.3%) $11,392 (88.7%) $12,841
2020 $1,580 (10.3%) $13,752 (89.7%) $15,332
2021 $3,660 (20.3%) $14,366 (79.7%) $18,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elm Creative Arts Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1029th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1032nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)38.8
 5.8%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)38.8
 5.8%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)3.914.3
 10.4%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)4.20
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)3.911.4
 7.5%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)5.88.6
 2.8%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)22.7
 0.7%
   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 (Elm Creative Arts Elementary)20
 2%
   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 Students346302
 12.7%
African American314267
 15%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic177
 58.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White47
 75%
Two or More Races521
 320%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%93.7%
 3.2%


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Elm Creative Arts Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Elm Creative Arts Elementary.

Students at Elm Creative Arts Elementary are 88% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Hispanic.


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