- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, WI
Dixon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dixon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550177002367
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dixon Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 550177002367 · Brookfield, WI Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 16.4:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Dixon Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Dixon 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
Dixon Elementary
658 students
What this shows Dixon Elementary reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon Elementary compares
Dixon 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
5.0%
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
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 76.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Dixon 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 Dixon 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon 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
Brookfield Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 16:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon Elementary
How many students attend Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary 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 Dixon Elementary?
5.6% of students at Dixon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dixon Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Dixon Elementary rank among schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Elementary ranks #3 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 Dixon 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.