Starms Early Childhood

2616 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Starms Early Childhood serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Starms Early Childhood's student population of 269 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Starms Early Childhood is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
89%
9%
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White
2%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Starms Early Childhood?
269 students attend Starms Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Starms Early Childhood students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starms Early Childhood?
Starms Early Childhood has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Starms Early Childhood offer ?
Starms Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Starms Early Childhood part of?
Starms Early Childhood is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Starms Early Childhood located?
Starms Early Childhood is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 5 other public schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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