GAENSLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gaenslen Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 765 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Gaenslen Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Gaenslen Elementary, located at 1250 E. Burleigh St. in Milwaukee, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the Riverwest neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education. It is particularly noted for being a fully accessible facility, designed to accommodate students with a wide range of physical disabilities alongside their typically developing peers, fostering a learning environment rooted in integration and accessibility.

Academically, Gaenslen focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of its students, often benefiting from its partnership with the broader MPS system to provide specialized support services. By promoting a culture of acceptance and community involvement, Gaenslen aims to prepare its students to be productive, empathetic citizens within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Gaenslen Elementary at (414) 267-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.