Edgewood Elementary School

8545 S Shepard Ave
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Edgewood Elementary serves the northern part of Oak Creek, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#434 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
60%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
8.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Edgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
389 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Edgewood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Edgewood Elementary serves the northern part of Oak Creek, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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