- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551083001412
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek East Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek East Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek East Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Oak Creek East Middle shrank from 945 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 551083001412 · Oak Creek, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Oak Creek East Middle shrank from 945 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 65.3 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oak Creek East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High
2,220 students
- This school
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
- Edgewood Eleme 389
Edgewood Elementary
389 students
What this shows Oak Creek East Middle reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Creek East Middle compares
Oak Creek East Middle is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Oak Creek East Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Oak Creek East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Oak Creek
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek East Middle
How many students attend Oak Creek East Middle?
Oak Creek East Middle has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 945 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek East Middle is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek East Middle?
23.2% of students at Oak Creek East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek East Middle is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek East Middle?
Oak Creek East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oak Creek East Middle rank among public schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek East Middle ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Oak Creek East Middle, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek West Middle (531 students), and Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.