BLAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blakewood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Milwaukee School District school district, located in South Milwaukee, WI with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, Blakewood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Blakewood Elementary School is a public primary school located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of South Milwaukee. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the foundational academic and social skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Blakewood strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.
Beyond the classroom, Blakewood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its official district website to keep parents informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through this collaborative approach, Blakewood maintains a focus on holistic student growth, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention and support required to reach their full potential within the South Milwaukee school system.
For more information, contact Blakewood Elementary at (414) 766-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Milwaukee, WI 53172-3499
(414) 766-5900
http://www.sdsm.k12.wi.us
BLAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Milwaukee, WI with about 354 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Milwaukee School District
- Total Students:
- 354
- Teachers:
- 22.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 354 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.