Lancaster Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lancaster Elementary School is a public school located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operates as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is committed to providing a foundational education within the urban school system. It functions as a neighborhood hub, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of children in the 53218 zip code area.

Like many schools within the MPS network, Lancaster Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. The school leverages the broader resources and support systems provided by the Milwaukee Public Schools district to facilitate student learning, encourage community involvement, and prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, and district policies through the official MPS website.

320

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	15
Black	281
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Black
281 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.7 %)
Asian
8 (2.5 %)
White
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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)393-5500
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
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 15

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lancaster Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	20
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lancaster Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	50%
Male	160	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)