Enrollment
1,374
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550177000215
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 61/100 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
- 61
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookfield East High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookfield East High
Brookfield East High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,374 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,374 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brookfield's high schools, it stands alongside Brookfield Central High (1,215 students): Brookfield East High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield Central High (1,215 students) and Burleigh Elementary (927 students) alongside Brookfield East 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 East High compares
Brookfield East 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,701
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmbrook School District, which includes Brookfield East 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 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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~1,374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 61/100 (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 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.
Is Brookfield East High a good school?
Brookfield East High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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