Oriole Lane Elementary School

12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oriole Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oriole Lane Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
Campus Size
37
School Motto
The mission of the Oriole Lane Elementary School community is to inspire students to engage in their intellectual, social, and emotional growth, now and in the future.

School Rankings

Oriole Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oriole Lane Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#22 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
81%
40%
65-69%
38%
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oriole Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Oriole Lane Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Oriole Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Oriole Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donges Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Oriole Lane Elementary School?
517 students attend Oriole Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oriole Lane Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oriole Lane Elementary School?
Oriole Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oriole Lane Elementary School offer ?
Oriole Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oriole Lane Elementary School part of?
Oriole Lane Elementary School is part of Mequon-Thiensville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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