Very Good
#704 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 33% in state
Forest Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District · Oak Creek, WI
An Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2200 W Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
- Math 45% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Ridge Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,120
Median home value
$305,100
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 0.8 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Badger State Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Cedar Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Ridge Elementary is listed in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Ridge Elementary
Forest Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Creek, WI, part of Oak Creek-franklin Joint School District, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Ridge Elementary
What grades does Forest Ridge Elementary serve?
Forest Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Ridge Elementary?
Forest Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Ridge Elementary rank in WI?
Forest Ridge Elementary ranks #704 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Forest Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Ridge Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Forest Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Ridge Elementary?
49.5% of students at Forest Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (414) 574-4050
- Area population (ZIP 53154)
- 36,473
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53154; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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