Forest Ridge Elementary

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

www.ocfsd.org

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Ridge Elementary School is located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and serves as part of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. Situated in a suburban community just south of Milwaukee, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As an integral component of the district’s educational framework, Forest Ridge focuses on preparing young learners for success by utilizing modern curriculum standards and encouraging community involvement.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and individualized instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Forest Ridge prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the overall school experience. By leveraging the resources of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, the school provides students with access to a well-rounded education that includes opportunities for enrichment, technology integration, and character building within a safe and engaging setting.

420

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	97
Black	27
Asian	48
Two or More	26
American Indian	6

White
216 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
97 (23.1 %)
Asian
48 (11.4 %)
Black
27 (6.4 %)
Two or More
26 (6.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)

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)574-4050
Website:	http://www.ocfsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 71