Starms Early Childhood

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Starms Early Childhood, located at 2616 W. Garfield Ave in Milwaukee, is a specialized educational facility within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. As an early childhood center, the school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of development, typically serving students in Pre-K (K3 and K4). The institution is designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment that emphasizes school readiness, social-emotional growth, and early literacy and numeracy skills to prepare children for their transition into elementary education.

As part of the MPS system, Starms Early Childhood aligns with district-wide curriculum standards while fostering a community-centered approach to learning. The school is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports families and encourages active parent involvement during these formative years. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, Starms aims to build a strong academic and social foundation that helps young learners gain the confidence and curiosity necessary for long-term educational success.

251

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starms Early Childhood
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	10
Black	228
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
228 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
White
4 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)934-4700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 173

Kindergarten 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Starms Early Childhood
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	173
Kindergarten	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Starms Early Childhood
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	104	41.4%
Male	147	58.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)