Next Door Charter serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Next Door Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Next Door Charter's student population of 120 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Door Charter is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
9%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Door Charter?
120 students attend Next Door Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Next Door Charter students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Next Door Charter?
Next Door Charter has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Next Door Charter offer ?
Next Door Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Next Door Charter part of?
Next Door Charter is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Next Door Charter located?
Next Door Charter is located in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 3 other public schools located in Metcalfe Park.
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