E W Luther Elementary

718 Hawthorne Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172

www.sdsm.k12.wi.us

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Luther Elementary School, located at 718 Hawthorne Ave in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a core component of the School District of South Milwaukee. Serving young learners in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and foundational learning. As part of a public school district, Luther Elementary emphasizes standard curriculum delivery while aiming to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and academic growth.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district, which allows for coordinated resources and a clear educational pathway for students as they progress toward middle and high school. Its location in South Milwaukee positions it as a neighborhood-centered institution where families can access local educational services. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school-specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events, the School District of South Milwaukee maintains an official website at http://www.sdsm.k12.wi.us.

205

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E W Luther Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	52
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
135 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (25.4 %)
Black
9 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.4 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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)766-5326
Website:	http://www.sdsm.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 20

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 27