Manitoba Elementary

4040 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Manitoba Elementary School is a public school located on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades K4 through 8. As part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. It is known for fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement within the diverse urban landscape of Milwaukee.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to the "Environmental Science" theme, integrating hands-on learning experiences that connect students with nature and the local community. By utilizing resources like their unique school forest and outdoor learning spaces, Manitoba provides students with experiential opportunities that go beyond the traditional classroom. This thematic approach, combined with the district's standard educational requirements, aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be stewards of their environment and active participants in their community.

440

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manitoba Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	209
Black	92
Asian	65
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
209 (47.5 %)
Black
92 (20.9 %)
Asian
65 (14.8 %)
White
37 (8.4 %)
Two or More
33 (7.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)902-8600
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
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 50

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 49