- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550177000216
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Brookfield Elementary held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 550177000216 · Brookfield, WI Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 16:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Brookfield Elementary held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Brookfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookfield Eas
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
- This school
Brookfield Elementary
641 students
What this shows Brookfield Elementary reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookfield Elementary compares
Brookfield Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Brookfield Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield Elementary'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
Similar other schools in Brookfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Burleigh Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Swanson Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dixon Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview South
Special-education school
9 students 1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Elementary
How many students attend Brookfield Elementary?
Brookfield Elementary has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Elementary is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookfield Elementary?
3.2% of students at Brookfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield Elementary is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield Elementary?
Brookfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookfield Elementary rank among schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Elementary ranks #2 of 5 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 schools in Brookfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmbrook School District?
Besides Brookfield Elementary, Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students), Brookfield Central High (1,215 students), and Burleigh Elementary (927 students). See the Elmbrook School District district page for the complete list.