Enrollment
435
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Creek, WI
Forest Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551083003043
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Ridge Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083003043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Ridge Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Ridge Elementary
Forest Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 435 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 380 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oak Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Shepard Hills Elementary (419 students): Forest Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.8:1).
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students) and Oak Creek East Middle (935 students) alongside Forest Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Ridge Elementary compares
Forest Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Asian 12.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Forest Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which includes Forest Ridge Elementary.
$12,726
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Forest Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Oak Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary?
Forest Ridge Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Forest Ridge Elementary?
44.8% of students at Forest Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Ridge Elementary is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Ridge Elementary?
Forest Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Ridge Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Forest Ridge Elementary a good school?
Forest Ridge Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Forest Ridge 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.
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