At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
323.5
Sunset Ridge Elementary: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Sunset Ridge Elementary
Sunset Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Middleton. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.5%) and Asian (12.3%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunset Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.5%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black2.3%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
307 reported students
Elm Lawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
West Middleton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
334 reported students
Sauk Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
360 reported students
Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
245 reported students
Pope Farm Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
448 reported students
Public schools near Sunset Ridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Farm Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 448 | 2.6 mi |
| Park Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 245 | 3.7 mi |
| West Middleton Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 334 | 3.7 mi |
| Northside Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 307 | 4.1 mi |
| Elm Lawn Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 313 | 4.6 mi |
| Sauk Trail Elementary Elementary · Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District | PK–04 | 360 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Elementary
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary serve?
Sunset Ridge Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary?
Sunset Ridge Elementary reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 309 students and 26.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunset Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunset Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunset Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary in?
Sunset Ridge Elementary is part of Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, based in Middleton, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunset Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pope Farm Elementary (2.6 mi), Park Elementary (3.7 mi), West Middleton Elementary (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.