Blakewood Elementary

3501 Blakewood Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172

www.sdsm.k12.wi.us

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blakewood Elementary School is a public primary school located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving as part of the School District of South Milwaukee. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the foundational academic and social skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Blakewood strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.

Beyond the classroom, Blakewood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its official district website to keep parents informed about academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through this collaborative approach, Blakewood maintains a focus on holistic student growth, ensuring that each child receives the personalized attention and support required to reach their full potential within the South Milwaukee school system.

323

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blakewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	90
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
190 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
90 (27.9 %)
Two or More
20 (6.2 %)
Black
14 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)766-5900
Website:	http://www.sdsm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 61

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43