- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550177000214
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Brookfield Central High held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550177000214 · Brookfield, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 16.4:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Brookfield Central High held near 1,172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Brookfield Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Eas
Brookfield East High
1,374 students
- This school
Brookfield Central High
1,215 students
- Burleigh Eleme
Burleigh Elementary
927 students
- Pilgrim Park M
Pilgrim Park Middle
898 students
- Wisconsin Hill
Wisconsin Hills Middle
812 students
- Swanson Elemen
Swanson Elementary
778 students
What this shows Brookfield Central High reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookfield Central High compares
Brookfield Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Elmbrook School District reports $13,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.