Glenwood Elementary School

3550 S 51st St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenwood 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 Glenwood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1305 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenwood 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.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenwood 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.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glenwood 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
14%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
47%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenwood 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
65%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Glenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School, Honey Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
324 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Glenwood Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Greenfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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