- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fairview South shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-45.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550177000221 · Brookfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 1:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Fairview South shrank from 11 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-45.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Fairview South 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 9
Fairview South
9 students
What this shows Fairview South reports 9 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview South compares
Fairview South is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,987
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 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
District finance for Elmbrook School District reports $13,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,215
- 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
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 (~9 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.