- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookfield, WI
Brookfield East High
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550177000215
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield East High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield East High has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield East High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Brookfield East High held near 1,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 550177000215 · Brookfield, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,374 enr · 17.2:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield Central High (1,215 students)
Brookfield East High held near 1,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Brookfield East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brookfield East High
1,374 students
- Brookfield Cen
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 East High reports 1,374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookfield East High compares
Brookfield East 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,374
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Brookfield East 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 East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Smaller | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield East 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 (~1,374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield East High
How many students attend Brookfield East High?
Brookfield East High has 1,374 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,362 (2022-23) → 1,398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield East High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookfield East High?
6.3% of students at Brookfield East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield East High?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield East High is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield East High?
Brookfield East High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 East High rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield East High ranks #8 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 East High, Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield Central High (1,215 students), Burleigh Elementary (927 students), and Pilgrim Park Middle (898 students). See the Elmbrook School District district page for the complete list.