School Overview
Brown Street Academy, located in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K4 through 5 as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while encouraging student personal growth. Its location on North 20th Street places it at the heart of an urban residential area, where it plays a key role in serving local families and promoting educational equity within the city.

The academy emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development. By leveraging its affiliation with the MPS system, Brown Street Academy provides its students with access to district-wide resources, extracurricular activities, and various support services designed to help children overcome barriers to learning. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and community members work together to prepare students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.
223
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown Street Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic11
Black205
Asian3
Two or More2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    205 (91.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)935-3100
Website: http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 235
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brown Street Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten32
Grade 133
Grade 228
Grade 334
Grade 439
Grade 536
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brown Street Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10044.8%
Male12355.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)