School Overview
Elm Creative Arts Elementary, located in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a specialized public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district that integrates a robust arts-based curriculum into the standard academic framework. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and creative expression, utilizing music, dance, visual arts, and drama as primary tools to engage students. By weaving these artistic disciplines into daily lessons, the school aims to help children develop critical thinking, self-confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts while meeting rigorous state educational standards.

The school serves as a vibrant community hub that prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, Elm Creative Arts encourages student participation in various performances, gallery showcases, and collaborative projects, which helps to build a strong sense of school culture and belonging. By providing a nurturing environment that values individual creativity alongside core academic subjects, Elm Creative Arts Elementary prepares its students for future success, emphasizing the importance of innovation and artistic exploration in their foundational years.
302
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic7
Black267
Two or More21
  • Black
    267 (88.4 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.0 %)
  • White
    7 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.3 %)
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)267-1800
Website: http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten47
Grade 156
Grade 246
Grade 339
Grade 444
Grade 540
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15150%
Male15150%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)