Enrollment
531
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551083000419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek West Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek West Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek West Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Creek West Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Creek West Middle
Oak Creek West Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 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.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oak Creek's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Creek East Middle (935 students): Oak Creek West Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students) and Oak Creek East Middle (935 students) alongside Oak Creek West Middle.
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 Oak Creek West Middle compares
Oak Creek West Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 10.7%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Oak Creek West Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which includes Oak Creek West Middle.
$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 Oak Creek West Middle 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 |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek West Middle'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
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek West Middle
How many students attend Oak Creek West Middle?
Oak Creek West Middle has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek West Middle is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek West Middle?
41.7% of students at Oak Creek West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek West Middle is White at 51.2% 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 Oak Creek West Middle?
Oak Creek West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Oak Creek West Middle rank among public schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek West Middle ranks #9 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.
Is Oak Creek West Middle a good school?
Oak Creek West Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Oak Creek West Middle, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), and Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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