CAPITOL WEST ACADEMY
Capitol West Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 253 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Capitol West Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Capitol West Academy is a public charter school located in the Granville neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Serving students in grades K4 through 8, the school operates with a focus on providing a structured, high-quality education that emphasizes academic achievement and character development. As a charter school, it maintains a unique mission to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to build well-rounded individuals. Capitol West Academy is known for its commitment to accountability and its partnership with the community, aiming to create a stable, safe, and rigorous educational experience. By emphasizing consistent attendance, parental involvement, and a culture of mutual respect, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and empower students in Milwaukee to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Capitol West Academy at (414) 465-1355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Milwaukee, WI 53222-2748
(414) 465-1355
http://www.cwacademy.org
CAPITOL WEST ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 253 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Total Students:
- 253
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 253 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPITOL WEST ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- White
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.