Enrollment
461
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonee Falls, WI
Shady Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shady Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550906001067
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Lane Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shady Lane Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shady Lane Elementary
Shady Lane Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 461 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 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menomonee Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students): Shady Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students) and North Middle (804 students) alongside Shady 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 Shady Lane Elementary compares
Shady 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.4:1
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
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Shady 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 Menomonee Falls School District, which includes Shady Lane Elementary.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Shady Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Menomonee Falls
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shady Lane Elementary
How many students attend Shady Lane Elementary?
Shady Lane Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary 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 Shady Lane Elementary?
11.3% of students at Shady Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shady Lane Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Lane Elementary?
Shady Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shady Lane Elementary rank among schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Lane Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is Shady Lane Elementary a good school?
Shady Lane Elementary earns 47/100 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 Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides Shady Lane Elementary, Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students), North Middle (804 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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