At a glance
Reported students
266
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin other enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 146 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Early Learning Academy: 266 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
26.6:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Learning Academy
Early Learning Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Oak Creek. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. NCES reports 266 students for 2024–25.
Among 146 combined / other schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 132.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.6:1, above the Wisconsin median of 21.5:1 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 (52.6%) and Asian (17.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 26.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White52.6%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black4.5%
- Asian17.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Meadowview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Deerfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Carollton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Edgewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Shepard Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Public schools near Early Learning Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge Elementary Elementary · Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District | PK–05 | 435 | 0.8 mi |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School Other · Charter · Greendale School District | PK–PK | 88 | 3.3 mi |
| Core4 Other · Charter · Whitnall School District | PK–PK | 87 | 7.4 mi |
| MacDowell Montessori School K3-12 Other · Milwaukee School District | PK–12 | 823 | 9.4 mi |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science Other · Charter · Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc | PK–12 | 1,711 | 9.5 mi |
| Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning Other · Milwaukee School District | PK–12 | 286 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Academy
What grades does Early Learning Academy serve?
Early Learning Academy reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
How many students attend Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy reported 266 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 146 Wisconsin combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 26.6:1, based on 266 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 21.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Learning Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Learning Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% 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 Early Learning Academy in?
Early Learning Academy is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, based in Oak Creek, WI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Ridge Elementary (0.8 mi), Time 4 Learning Charter School (3.3 mi), Core4 (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.