Enrollment
1,215
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Central High
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550177000214
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield Central High earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield Central High has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Central High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookfield Central High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookfield Central High
Brookfield Central High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,215 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,215 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
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 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brookfield's high schools, it stands alongside Brookfield East High (1,374 students): Brookfield Central High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 17.2:1).
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students) and Burleigh Elementary (927 students) alongside Brookfield Central High.
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 Brookfield Central High compares
Brookfield Central High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 63.4%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Brookfield Central High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmbrook School District, which includes Brookfield Central High.
$13,701
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 17.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Brookfield Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swanson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools in Brookfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Central High
How many students attend Brookfield Central High?
Brookfield Central High has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Central High is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookfield Central High?
8.4% of students at Brookfield Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield Central High?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield Central High is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield Central High?
Brookfield Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookfield Central High rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Central High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield on the city page.
Is Brookfield Central High a good school?
Brookfield Central High earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Elmbrook School District?
Besides Brookfield Central High, Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students), Burleigh Elementary (927 students), and Pilgrim Park Middle (898 students). See the Elmbrook School District district page for the complete list.
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