- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Creek, WI
Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551083002659
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Academy ranks #8 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083002659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Early Learning Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 551083002659 · Oak Creek, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 26.6:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Early Learning Academy grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Academy 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 266
Early Learning Academy
266 students
What this shows Early Learning Academy reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Academy compares
Early Learning Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 85% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Asian 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Early Learning Academy 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 Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Academy'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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy is 26.6:1, which is 85% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Academy?
33.6% of students at Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Academy is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Academy ranks #8 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 Early Learning Academy, 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.