- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mequon, WI
Oriole Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oriole Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550913001087
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oriole Lane Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mequon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oriole Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oriole Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI.
School address
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550913001087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oriole Lane Elementary held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 550913001087 · Mequon, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.3:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (1,204 students)
Oriole Lane Elementary held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oriole Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
1,204 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
558 students
- Donges Bay Ele
Donges Bay Elementary
539 students
- This school
Oriole Lane Elementary
499 students
- Steffen Middle 418
Steffen Middle
418 students
- Lake Shore Mid 335
Lake Shore Middle
335 students
What this shows Oriole Lane Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oriole Lane Elementary compares
Oriole Lane 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Oriole Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mequon-Thiensville School District reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oriole Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donges Bay Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steffen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Shore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oriole Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Mequon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oriole Lane Elementary
How many students attend Oriole Lane Elementary?
Oriole Lane Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mequon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oriole Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oriole Lane Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Oriole Lane Elementary?
10.4% of students at Oriole Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oriole Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oriole Lane Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Mequon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oriole Lane Elementary?
Oriole Lane Elementary 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 Oriole Lane Elementary rank among schools in Mequon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oriole Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mequon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Besides Oriole Lane Elementary, Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students), Wilson Elementary (558 students), and Donges Bay Elementary (539 students). See the Mequon-Thiensville School District district page for the complete list.