Riverwest Elementary School provides a public education for the youngest learners of its riverside community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Classes are availablRiverwest Elementary School provides a public education for the youngest learners of its riverside community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Classes are available for 3-year-old prekindergarten students through fifth grade. It's one of two schools serving this age group in the Riverwest neighborhood; the other is the English-Spanish bilingual Fratney School.
Riverwest Elementary's goal is to offer an education based on core academic standards. While it falls short of the state average on most metrics, it compares favorably to many other schools in the area. There's also more to the story than just the numbers.
Early-childhood education starting at age 3 is a welcome option for many of the busy residents of this area. There are also after-school programs at the school and through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Community Learning Center.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Riverwest Elementary is its robust network of partners. Kids might engage with contemporary literary arts, hone dance skills, explore nature and even become junior museum docents — all with guidance from youth organizations and prominent institutions. Girls get special opportunities through Girl Scouts and the Girls on the Run third-through-fifth-grade program.
All of this adds up to a local school that's a part of its surroundings. Riverwest Elementary is connected, focused and community-oriented; it's a place where children learn, socialize and grow into their unique cosmopolitan environment.e for 3-year-old prekindergarten students through fifth grade. It's one of two schools serving this age group in the Riverwest neighborhood; the other is the English-Spanish bilingual Fratney School.
Riverwest Elementary's goal is to offer an education based on core academic standards. While it falls short of the state average on most metrics, it compares favorably to many other schools in the area. There's also more to the story than just the numbers.
Early-childhood education starting at age 3 is a welcome option for many of the busy residents of this area. There are also after-school programs at the school and through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Community Learning Center.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Riverwest Elementary is its robust network of partners. Kids might engage with contemporary literary arts, hone dance skills, explore nature and even become junior museum docents — all with guidance from youth organizations and prominent institutions. Girls get special opportunities through Girl Scouts and the Girls on the Run third-through-fifth-grade program.
All of this adds up to a local school that's a part of its surroundings. Riverwest Elementary is connected, focused and community-oriented; it's a place where children learn, socialize and grow into their unique cosmopolitan environment.
Riverwest Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2765 N Fratney St,
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Leticia Washington
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
77.5%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
White
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/14/2009
7/20/2007
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$127K - $936K
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$301,642
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$73,202
% of College Grads
46.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,375 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
81.4%
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Parks in this Area
Roverwest Dog Park
- Dog Park
Gordon Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Kern Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Beerline Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Pleasant Valley Park
- Trails
Snail's Crossing
- Playground
Kadish Park
- Soccer
- Amphitheater
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pumping Station Playfield
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Kilbourn Reservoir Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Riverwest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Milwaukee, WI and is served by the Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin. The school has a total enrollment of 263 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Riverwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverside University High School, Shalom High School, Golda Meir School, and more. Learn more about what Milwaukee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverwest Elementary School.