Shady Lane Elementary School

W172n8959 Shady Ln
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Shady Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shady Lane Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shady Lane Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
(16-17)
65-69%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shady Lane Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shady Lane Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shady Lane Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Shady Lane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shady Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Shady Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Shady Lane Elementary School?
452 students attend Shady Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shady Lane Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Lane Elementary School?
Shady Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Lane Elementary School offer ?
Shady Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Lane Elementary School part of?
Shady Lane Elementary School is part of Menomonee Falls School District.
In what neighborhood is Shady Lane Elementary School located?
Shady Lane Elementary School is located in the Shepherd Hill neighborhood of Menomonee Falls, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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