How is Gaenslen Elementary School rated?

Gaenslen Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Gaenslen Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Gaenslen Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 8% in Reading, 7% in Social Studies, 6% in English Language Arts, 6% in Writing, 4% in Math and 4% in Science.

What grades does Gaenslen Elementary School serve?

Gaenslen Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Gaenslen Elementary School?

641 students attend Gaenslen Elementary School, down from 759 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Gaenslen Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,407 residential properties to Gaenslen Elementary School in and around Milwaukee. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Gaenslen Elementary School in?

Gaenslen Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.

Gaenslen Elementary School

Gaenslen Elementary School is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated C-, with 641 students and an 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 8% in Reading, 7% in Social Studies and 6% in English Language Arts.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: PK–8
Enrollment: 641
Students per teacher: 11.7:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading8%

Social Studies7%

English Language Arts6%

Writing6%

Math4%

Science4%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Black81%

Hispanic9%

Two or more races6%

White3%

Asian1%

Native American0%

Male / female: 57% / 43%
Free or reduced lunch: 88%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -15.5%
Prior-year enrollment: 759

Homes assigned to this school

1,407 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Gaenslen Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 1250 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 267-5700
Website: milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 550960001169

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School district

Milwaukee School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 154
Students: 65,599
Spending per student: $18,803
Teachers (FTE): 3,986
Grades: PK–12

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