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Shady Lane Elementary School

W172n8959 Shady Ln
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 449 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 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 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 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, One Person at a Time

School Rankings

The diversity score of Shady Lane Elementary School is 0.42, 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)
(16-17)
65-69%
43%
(16-17)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
449 students attend Shady Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shady Lane Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Lane Elementary School?
Shady Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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