Manitoba Elementary School

4040 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Manitoba 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 3% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Manitoba Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manitoba 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 Manitoba Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#1968 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manitoba Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manitoba 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.
6%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manitoba 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.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manitoba 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manitoba Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Manitoba Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manitoba Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manitoba Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manitoba Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Manitoba Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manitoba 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 Manitoba Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Manitoba 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
89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manitoba 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 Manitoba 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 Manitoba Elementary School's ranking?
Manitoba Elementary School is ranked #1968 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Manitoba Elementary School?
440 students attend Manitoba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Manitoba Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manitoba Elementary School?
Manitoba Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manitoba Elementary School offer ?
Manitoba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manitoba Elementary School part of?
Manitoba Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Manitoba Elementary School located?
Manitoba Elementary School is located in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Jackson Park.

School Reviews

1   9/14/2020
The principal at this school is terrible and does *nothing* to address constant bullying and misbehavior by students. There's also extremely disorganization throughout the building, and the test scores are terrible. Steer clear of this abysmal school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Goodwin is the worst!

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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