School Overview
Congress Elementary, located on West Lincoln Creek Drive in Milwaukee, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school. As an MPS institution, it follows the district's broader mission to provide equitable education, often emphasizing community involvement and providing various support services to meet the diverse needs of its urban student population.

The school environment at Congress Elementary is typically characterized by a focus on core curriculum subjects, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its students. Because it is part of the state’s largest school district, Congress Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative support of the MPS system, including access to specialized programs and district-wide initiatives. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic offerings, or current extracurricular activities are encouraged to visit the official MPS website to review the school's performance report cards and stay updated on local school events.
720
Total Students
39.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Congress Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic26
Black667
Asian9
Two or More12
American Indian1
  • Black
    667 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.3 %)
  • White
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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)616-5300
Website: http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 542
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 158
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Congress Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten158
Kindergarten79
Grade 162
Grade 270
Grade 361
Grade 442
Grade 551
Grade 669
Grade 758
Grade 870
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Congress Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33546.5%
Male38553.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)