Enrollment
378
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookfield, OH
Brookfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501203842
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, OH.
School address
District: Brookfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501203842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookfield Elementary School
Brookfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brookfield, Ohio, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 651 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #570, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Brookfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookfield Middle School (298 students): Brookfield Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Brookfield Local also operates Brookfield Middle School (298 students) and Brookfield High School (288 students) alongside Brookfield Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Brookfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 88.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Brookfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookfield Local, which includes Brookfield Elementary School.
$12,023
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Elementary School
How many students attend Brookfield Elementary School?
Brookfield Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookfield Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Brookfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Brookfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield Elementary School?
Brookfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Brookfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, OH. 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 Elementary School a good school?
Brookfield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Brookfield Local?
Besides Brookfield Elementary School, Brookfield Local also operates Brookfield Middle School (298 students), Brookfield High School (288 students), and Brookfield Online School (10 students). See the Brookfield Local district page for the complete list.
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