Enrollment
419
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Creek, WI
Shepard Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shepard Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551083001413
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepard Hills Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepard Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepard Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shepard Hills Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shepard Hills Elementary
Shepard Hills Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 419 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 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Oak Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students): Shepard Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14:1).
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students) and Oak Creek East Middle (935 students) alongside Shepard Hills 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 Shepard Hills Elementary compares
Shepard Hills 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 9.5%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Shepard Hills Elementary 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 Shepard Hills Elementary.
$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 Shepard Hills Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepard Hills Elementary'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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Oak Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Carollton Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deerfield Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shepard Hills Elementary
How many students attend Shepard Hills Elementary?
Shepard Hills Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hills Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepard Hills Elementary?
36.4% of students at Shepard Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepard Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shepard Hills Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepard Hills Elementary?
Shepard Hills 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 Shepard Hills Elementary rank among schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepard Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 8 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 schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
Is Shepard Hills Elementary a good school?
Shepard Hills Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Shepard Hills Elementary, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), and Oak Creek West Middle (531 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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