Doerfler Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Doerfler Elementary School, located in the Silver City neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated on West Scott Street, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community, acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural inclusivity.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive and equitable learning environment for a diverse student population. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Doerfler often emphasizes partnerships with community organizations to offer extracurricular opportunities and resources that enrich the student experience. By focusing on foundational skills and fostering a welcoming school climate, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining strong lines of communication with local families.

520

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doerfler Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	435
Black	48
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

Hispanic
435 (83.7 %)
Black
48 (9.2 %)
White
16 (3.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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)902-9500
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
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 74

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 53