Allen-Field Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Allen-Field Elementary School, located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student population. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, Allen-Field aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Allen-Field prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to support a well-rounded academic experience. The school utilizes the broader resources of the MPS system to offer a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its students, often integrating technology and community-based learning opportunities. With its central location on W. Lapham Blvd, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a safe, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth.

488

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen-Field Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	410
Black	50
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
410 (84.0 %)
Black
50 (10.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
White
11 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)902-9200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Allen-Field Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Allen-Field Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	48.2%
Male	253	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)