- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Creek, WI
Cedar Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551083001407
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hills Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cedar Hills Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 551083001407 · Oak Creek, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Cedar Hills Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High
2,220 students
- Oak Creek East
Oak Creek East Middle
935 students
- Oak Creek West 531
Oak Creek West Middle
531 students
- Forest Ridge E 435
Forest Ridge Elementary
435 students
- Shepard Hills 419
Shepard Hills Elementary
419 students
- This school 295
Cedar Hills Elementary
295 students
What this shows Cedar Hills Elementary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hills Elementary compares
Cedar Hills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Cedar Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District reports $12,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Oak Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Shepard Hills Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Carollton Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hills Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Hills Elementary?
Cedar Hills Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hills Elementary?
33.4% of students at Cedar Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hills Elementary is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hills Elementary?
Cedar Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Hills Elementary rank among schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Cedar Hills Elementary, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), and Oak Creek West Middle (531 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.