Enrollment
9
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, WI
Fairview South
Federal NCES profile for Fairview South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550177000221
👥 S:T ratio 96
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview South has class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview South ranks #5 of 5 schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview South compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview South
Fairview South is a small combined-grade school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 9 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1:1, Fairview South is leaner than roughly 99% of Wisconsin schools and 93% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Wisconsin schools, with 9 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Brookfield's public schools, it stands alongside Burleigh Elementary (927 students): Fairview South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students) and Brookfield Central High (1,215 students) alongside Fairview South.
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 Fairview South compares
Fairview South on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 93% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
- 93% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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 66.7%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Fairview South is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmbrook School District, which includes Fairview South.
$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 Fairview South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview South'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
Dixon Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Brookfield Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 16:1 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 (~9 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview South
How many students attend Fairview South?
Fairview South has 9 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Brookfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview South?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview South is 1:1, which is 93% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 94% lower 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 Fairview South?
27.3% of students at Fairview South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview South?
The largest demographic group at Fairview South is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview South?
Fairview South has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Fairview South rank among schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview South ranks #5 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 Fairview South a good school?
Fairview South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Fairview South, 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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