Curtin Elementary School

3450 S 32nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Curtin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Curtin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Curtin Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Curtin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtin Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1862 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Curtin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
9%
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White
8%
67%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Curtin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Curtin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Curtin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curtin Elementary School's ranking?
Curtin Elementary School is ranked #1862 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Curtin Elementary School?
283 students attend Curtin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Curtin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtin Elementary School?
Curtin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtin Elementary School offer ?
Curtin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtin Elementary School part of?
Curtin Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Curtin Elementary School located?
Curtin Elementary School is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Jackson Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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