Enrollment
435
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551083003043
Forest Ridge Elementary — Oak Creek, WI
Federal NCES profile for Forest Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-11% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Forest Ridge Elementary reports 435 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Wisconsin average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 435 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District spends $16,088 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.0% from local sources (property taxes), 41.5% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Ridge Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,088
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 435 Top 71% in Wisconsin — larger than 29% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.8% +16% vs state
NCES ID 551083003043
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 435:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.1%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which includes Forest Ridge Elementary.
$16,088
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Similar other schools in Oak Creek
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Shepard Hills Elementary
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Carollton Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary
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368 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 16:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 14:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Ridge Elementary?
Forest Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.