Hartford Avenue Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hartford Avenue Elementary, located on the East Side of Milwaukee, is a well-regarded K-5 school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school serves a diverse population of students and is frequently recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and rigorous standards. Its location near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee allows for a unique urban setting that fosters a supportive environment for families seeking a traditional neighborhood school experience in a vibrant metropolitan area.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hartford Avenue is known for prioritizing a well-rounded education that incorporates arts, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. The school actively encourages parental involvement through an engaged PTA and various extracurricular opportunities, which contribute to a tight-knit school culture. By blending academic rigor with a focus on student well-being and diversity, the school remains a staple of the Milwaukee education landscape, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartford Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	17
Black	346
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
346 (86.7 %)
Two or More
24 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.3 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)906-4700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
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 26

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hartford Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hartford Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	46.9%
Male	212	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)