- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Forest Ridge Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 551083003043 · Oak Creek, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Forest Ridge Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Forest Ridge 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
- This school 435
Forest Ridge Elementary
435 students
- Shepard Hills 419
Shepard Hills Elementary
419 students
- Edgewood Eleme 389
Edgewood Elementary
389 students
What this shows Forest Ridge Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Ridge Elementary compares
Forest Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,568
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.