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
Top Rankings
Starms Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
89%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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