Enrollment
426
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brillion, WI
Brillion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brillion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550168000206
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brillion Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brillion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brillion Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brillion, WI.
School address
District: Brillion School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550168000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brillion Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brillion Elementary
Brillion Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brillion, Wisconsin, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #257.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Brillion School District spends $11,790 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Brillion School District also operates Brillion High (327 students) and Brillion Middle (211 students) alongside Brillion Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brillion Elementary compares
Brillion Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 33% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Brillion Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brillion School District, which includes Brillion Elementary.
$11,790
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 50.8%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brillion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillion High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brillion Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brillion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brillion Elementary
How many students attend Brillion Elementary?
Brillion Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brillion, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brillion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brillion Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brillion Elementary?
25.7% of students at Brillion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brillion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brillion Elementary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Brillion, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brillion Elementary?
Brillion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brillion Elementary rank among public schools in Brillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Brillion Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brillion, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brillion on the city page.
Is Brillion Elementary a good school?
Brillion Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brillion School District?
Besides Brillion Elementary, Brillion School District also operates Brillion High (327 students) and Brillion Middle (211 students). See the Brillion School District district page for the complete list.
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