LA CAUSA CHARTER SCHOOL

La Causa Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 788 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 7 teachers, La Causa Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 112:1. 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.

La Causa Charter School, located in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a K-8 public charter school deeply integrated into the mission of its parent organization, La Causa, Inc. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, providing a culturally responsive environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic instruction and the holistic well-being of its students. By focusing on bilingual education and social-emotional development, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students to succeed within a supportive, community-focused framework.

Beyond core academics, La Causa Charter School distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on family engagement and comprehensive support services. As part of a larger social services agency, the school is uniquely positioned to connect families with resources related to healthcare, counseling, and social support, ensuring that external challenges do not become barriers to education. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious individuals who are prepared for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact La Causa Charter School at (414) 902-1660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1643 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204-2905
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LA CAUSA CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Milwaukee, WI with about 788 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Milwaukee School District
Total Students:
788
Teachers:
7
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 788 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LA CAUSA CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
White
1.4%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.