Enrollment
658
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixon Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixon Elementary
Dixon Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brookfield's public schools, it stands alongside Burleigh Elementary (927 students): Dixon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 16.9:1).
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students) and Brookfield Central High (1,215 students) alongside Dixon Elementary.
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 Dixon Elementary compares
Dixon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,701
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmbrook School District, which includes Dixon Elementary.
$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 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
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dixon Elementary a good school?
Dixon Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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