D−
Thoreau Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
7878 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223 · (262) 236-1800 · Part of Milwaukee School District
Students
353
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Thoreau Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 14.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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7878 N 60th St, Milwaukee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K22
Kindergarten40
Grade 138
Grade 233
Grade 335
Grade 429
Grade 545
Grade 638
Grade 734
Grade 839
Enrollment over time
415’20
339’21
352’22
357’23
353’24
Down 14.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 86%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%White 2%
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.