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Indian Community School

3121 W State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208-0532 -

School Notes Overview:

With Indian Values at the heart of our mission, the Indian Community School provides each child in our care with the best educational opportunities or develop spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically, socially, artistically and intellectually in order to achieve the child's greatest personal and community potential. Core values are gifts from the creator that express the Indian philosophy of life through fundamental convictions, collective beliefs and exemplary character. Among the many core values given by the creator, the Indian community school experience focuses on Bravery, Love, Truth, Wisdom, Humility, Loyalty, Respect.We believe the role of the Indian Community School is not confined to the world of academics, but must be strongly based in our native cultures and traditions. American Indian spirituality, languages, ceremonies, cultural identity, and pride are major components of our children’s education. All of our teachings, whether it is math or tribal creation stories, incorporate seven core values: bravery, love, truth, wisdom, humility, loyalty, and respect. It is our belief that students who embrace these values will be successful not only in school, but life as well....

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School Overview:

	Indian Community School
School Membership(s)	European Council for International Schools
Religious Affiliation	Other
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Milwaukee County, WI
Student Body
Total Students	376 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	14%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 45 students
	Grade 2 - 45 students
	Grade 3 - 45 students
	Grade 4 - 45 students
	Grade 5 - 41 students
	Grade 6 - 30 students
	Grade 7 - 38 students
	Grade 8 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	31 teachers
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

With Indian Values at the heart of our mission, the Indian Community School provides each child in our care with the best educational opportunities or develop spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically, socially, artistically and intellectually in order to achieve the child's greatest personal and community potential. Core values are gifts from the creator that express the Indian philosophy of life through fundamental convictions, collective beliefs and exemplary character. Among the many core values given by the creator, the Indian community school experience focuses on Bravery, Love, Truth, Wisdom, Humility, Loyalty, Respect.We believe the role of the Indian Community School is not confined to the world of academics, but must be strongly based in our native cultures and traditions. American Indian spirituality, languages, ceremonies, cultural identity, and pride are major components of our children’s education. All of our teachings, whether it is math or tribal creation stories, incorporate seven core values: bravery, love, truth, wisdom, humility, loyalty, and respect. It is our belief that students who embrace these values will be successful not only in school, but life as well.
Profile last updated: 01/20/2009

In the News:

‘Optimism and hope’ expected at NIEA convention (Indian Country Today)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 02:40:49 pm
WASHINGTON – Educators from across the country committed to improving educational opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students will gather to trade information and learn from one another at the 40th annual convention of the National Indian Education Association.
Winners of AIA Education Facility Awards Announced (Architectural Record)
posted on August 31, 2009 at 07:17:43 pm
Ample daylight, natural ventilation, and a connection to the landscape are among the features found in educational facilities recognized this month by the American Institute of Architects.
Potawatomi casino bucks slump in gaming industry (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
posted on August 22, 2009 at 05:38:06 am
Despite rough economic times, gamblers continue to empty their wallets at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. The tribe's net win - the amount lost by gamblers - jumped 9.5% during the 12 months that ended June 30, according to Journal Sentinel calculations.
The AIA Recognizes 13 Projects with the 2009 CAE Educational Facility Design Awards (Art Daily)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 04:09:04 am
WASHINGTON, DC.- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) have selected 13 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (53208)	School Zip (53208)	(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,150 people	5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	24%
Population Average Age	28 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$26,436	$43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	33% / 67%	63% / 37%