ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Charter School 595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

ALBA (Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes) is a specialized K-8 school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that operates as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. True to its name, the school centers its educational philosophy on the integration of bilingual language development and the fine arts. ALBA is well-regarded for its dual-language immersion programming, which fosters proficiency in both English and Spanish, allowing students to develop strong academic and cultural competencies in both languages.

Beyond its linguistic focus, ALBA emphasizes a holistic approach to learning by incorporating various artistic disciplines into the daily curriculum. By blending rigorous academics with creative outlets such as music, dance, and visual arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for high school and beyond. Its location in the 53215 zip code places it in the heart of Milwaukee’s south side, where it serves as a culturally vibrant community hub committed to academic excellence and bilingual achievement.

595

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	591
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
591 (99.3 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)902-7525
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
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 77

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 36