Burdick Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Burdick Elementary School, located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a K-8 school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It is widely recognized for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its focus on providing a structured, traditional learning environment. The school is particularly well-regarded for its arts integration, offering students opportunities to engage in music, art, and various extracurricular programs that complement their core academic curriculum.

The school community is known for its strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Burdick provides a consistent educational experience that allows for long-term mentorship and academic continuity. Its location in the vibrant Bay View area makes it a hub for local families, and it consistently maintains a reputation as one of the highly-ranked neighborhood schools within the district.

497

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burdick Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	196
Black	49
Asian	21
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
200 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
196 (39.4 %)
Black
49 (9.9 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
Asian
21 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)294-1200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 25

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 74