Cass Street Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cass Street Elementary School, located in the vibrant East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in a historic and densely populated area, the school serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares children for success in middle school and beyond. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the urban character of its surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the MPS system, Cass Street Elementary adheres to district-wide academic standards while often implementing specific initiatives to support literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging collaboration between educators, students, and families. By utilizing its location near downtown Milwaukee, the school frequently integrates local resources into its curriculum, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational academic skills with character development and community awareness.

285

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cass Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	19
Black	250
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Black
250 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.7 %)
White
5 (1.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)212-2700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
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 22

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cass Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cass Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	53.7%
Male	132	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)