Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies

1943 E Trowbridge St
Milwaukee, WI 53207

(414)294-1900

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies, located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a K-5 elementary school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. True to its name, the school distinguishes itself through a unique, place-based curriculum that centers on Great Lakes literacy. By integrating environmental science and local maritime history into the classroom, the school encourages students to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for the regional ecosystem, water conservation, and the historical significance of the Great Lakes to the Milwaukee area.

Beyond its specialized focus, Trowbridge Street School is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and providing a traditional, well-rounded educational environment. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, character development, and academic achievement through a supportive atmosphere. As a public institution, it strives to prepare its young learners for future success by blending core academic standards with immersive, inquiry-based experiences that connect students directly to the natural world and their local community.

209

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	103
Black	43
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
103 (49.3 %)
Black
43 (20.6 %)
White
42 (20.1 %)
Two or More
15 (7.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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)294-1900
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
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 17

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	14
Grade 1	11
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	50.2%
Male	104	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)