Enrollment
266
Elementary
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551083002659
Early Learning Academy
7630 S 10th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · (414) 768-6168 · Milwaukee County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
26.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
96 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 266 | 100% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Early Learning Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Academy this school | 266 | 36.1% | N/A |
| Langlade Elementary Green Bay | 266 | 39.1% | 55.4% |
| Cedar Hills Elementary Oak Creek | 295 | 40.3% | 54.4% |
| Locust Lane Elementary Eau Claire | 296 | 39.9% | 50.8% |
| Martin Elementary Green Bay | 363 | 45.2% | 43.7% |
| Stettin Elementary Wausau | 327 | 37.9% | 72.7% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Early Learning Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Milwaukee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 266 | #725 of 1,157 | #127 of 180 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.6:1 | #890 of 901 | #155 of 158 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.9% | #150 of 901 | #41 of 158 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.1% | #637 of 1,064 | #140 of 174 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #467 of 664 | #97 of 133 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
266
-19 (-7%) vs 2020
+5% since 2010-11, when it was 253
Student : Teacher
26.6:1
was 25.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 266 | 10 | 26.6:1 | 36% (96) |
| 2023-24 | 272 | 7 | 38.9:1 | 32% (87) |
| 2022-23 | 256 | 10 | 25.6:1 | 38% (96) |
| 2020-21 | 285 | 11 | 25.9:1 | 18% (51) |
| 2017-18 | 293 | 7 | 41.9:1 | 18% (53) |
| 2015-16 | 265 | 6 | 44.2:1 | 10% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 253 | 5 | 50.6:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Early Learning Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (293 to 266); teachers up 43% (7 to 10).
About Early Learning Academy
As a small elementary school, Early Learning Academy serves students in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Its grade span covers pre-K, with 266 students on the rolls.
The 11 schools of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, including Early Learning Academy, enroll 6,554 students.
The largest group at Early Learning Academy is White students, at 53%. Other groups make up 18% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 5% Black. Milwaukee County residents are about 51% White, a similar share. The diversity index for Early Learning Academy is 66%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school had 10 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 26.6:1. The gap from the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin is 11.9 students per teacher. The school reported 36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The average for public schools in Milwaukee County is 64%.
For the population of Milwaukee County, median household income comes to about $64,435, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Milwaukee County counts 284 public schools with about 122,496 students.
Early Learning Academy's nearest public school is Forest Ridge Elementary (about 0.8 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES assigns Early Learning Academy the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Early Learning Academy had a net loss of 19 students, or 7%.
The allk12 page for Early Learning Academy lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Milwaukee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
926,331
Census ACS
Median income
$64,435
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
284
122,496 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
- Oak Creek HighHigh · 2,220 students
- Oak Creek East MiddleMiddle · 935 students
- Oak Creek West MiddleMiddle · 531 students
- Forest Ridge ElementaryElementary · 435 students
- Shepard Hills ElementaryElementary · 419 students
- Edgewood ElementaryElementary · 389 students
Other schools in Oak Creek
- Oak Creek HighHigh · 2,220 students
- Oak Creek East MiddleMiddle · 935 students
- Oak Creek West MiddleMiddle · 531 students
- Forest Ridge ElementaryElementary · 435 students
- Shepard Hills ElementaryElementary · 419 students
- Edgewood ElementaryElementary · 389 students
Other Early Learning Academy schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Early Learning Academy. Early Learning Academy is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYLEXINGTON, NE · 279 students
- Early Learning AcademyScottsburg, IN · 101 students
- Early Learning AcademySTINNETT, TX · 52 students
Nearby schools
- Forest Ridge Elementary0.8 mi · 435
- Oak Creek West Middle1.0 mi · 531
- Cedar Hills Elementary1.5 mi · 295
- Oak Creek High1.6 mi · 2,220
- Edgewood Elementary1.7 mi · 389
- Victory Elementary2.3 mi · 419
Frequently asked questions
About Early Learning AcademyHow large is Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy enrolls approximately 266 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Early Learning Academy serve?
Early Learning Academy serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Early Learning Academy?
Approximately 26.6:1 students per teacher at Early Learning Academy.
How diverse is Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy reports a student body of 53% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Black, 18% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Early Learning Academy public or private?
Early Learning Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.