Shepard Hills Elementary

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

9701 S Shepard Hills Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154

www.ocfsd.org

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shepard Hills Elementary is a public school located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on academic excellence, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future success while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and foundational skills.

Beyond academics, Shepard Hills places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Oak Creek community to create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes social-emotional growth alongside standard education. By offering various resources and an engaged staff, Shepard Hills aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of every student, helping them grow into responsible and motivated learners.

431

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepard Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	58
Black	37
Asian	35
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
275 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.5 %)
Black
37 (8.6 %)
Asian
35 (8.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Phone:	(414)768-6270
Website:	http://www.ocfsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 77