Riverwest Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pierce Elementary, located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated on North Fratney Street, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the eclectic and community-oriented nature of the surrounding Riverwest area. Pierce is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of the MPS system, Pierce Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while often incorporating programs that encourage creative expression and community engagement. The school typically focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. Prospective families and community members looking for specific details on current academic initiatives, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings are encouraged to visit the official Milwaukee Public Schools website at [milwaukee.k12.wi.us](http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

258

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	26
Black	200
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
200 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (10.1 %)
Two or More
20 (7.8 %)
White
11 (4.3 %)
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)267-4400
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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 32

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverwest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverwest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	49.2%
Male	131	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)