D−
Gaenslen Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
1250 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 · (414) 267-5700 · Part of Milwaukee School District
Students
641
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Gaenslen Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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1250 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten60
Grade 170
Grade 267
Grade 367
Grade 458
Grade 571
Grade 664
Grade 778
Grade 864
Enrollment over time
710’20
646’21
687’22
677’23
641’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 81%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 6%White 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.