Enrollment
499
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oriole Lane Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oriole Lane Elementary
Oriole Lane Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mequon, Wisconsin, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mequon-Thiensville School District spends $25,027 per pupil, 68% above the Wisconsin average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mequon's public schools, it stands alongside Wilson Elementary (558 students): Oriole Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students) and Wilson Elementary (558 students) alongside Oriole Lane Elementary.
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 Oriole Lane Elementary compares
Oriole Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mequon-Thiensville School District, which includes Oriole Lane Elementary.
$25,027
Per student
+68%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
State 10.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oriole Lane Elementary a good school?
Oriole Lane Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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