At a glance
Reported students
435
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Forest Ridge Elementary: 435 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Forest Ridge Elementary
Forest Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Oak Creek. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 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 13.5:1, 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 (42.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.6%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forest Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.2 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
- 16.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White42.3%
- Hispanic27.6%
- Black9%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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.
Shepard Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Edgewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Carollton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Deerfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Meadowview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Cedar Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Public schools near Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hills Elementary Elementary · Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District | PK–05 | 295 | 1.4 mi |
| Pleasant View Elementary Elementary · Franklin Public School District | PK–05 | 422 | 1.5 mi |
| Southwood Glen Elementary Elementary · Franklin Public School District | PK–05 | 370 | 2 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary Elementary · Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District | PK–05 | 389 | 2.3 mi |
| Victory Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 419 | 2.3 mi |
| Ideal Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 210 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Ridge Elementary
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary serve?
Forest Ridge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary?
Forest Ridge Elementary reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 427 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 435 students and 32.2 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 Forest Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Ridge Elementary 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 Forest Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% 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 Forest Ridge Elementary in?
Forest Ridge Elementary 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 Forest Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Hills Elementary (1.4 mi), Pleasant View Elementary (1.5 mi), Southwood Glen Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.