- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Shady Lane Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550906001067 · Menomonee Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14.4:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students)
Shady Lane Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Shady Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menomonee Fall
Menomonee Falls High
1,261 students
- North Middle
North Middle
804 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
526 students
- This school 461
Shady Lane Elementary
461 students
- Riverside Elem 455
Riverside Elementary
455 students
- Valley View El 369
Valley View Elementary
369 students
What this shows Shady Lane Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Lane Elementary compares
Shady 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,988
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
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.
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
District finance for Menomonee Falls School District reports $12,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.