Enrollment
519
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pulaski, WI
Glenbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551233001597
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenbrook Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenbrook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbrook Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, WI.
School address
District: Pulaski Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551233001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenbrook Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenbrook Elementary
Glenbrook Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pulaski, Wisconsin, enrolling 519 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Glenbrook Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 28% 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 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski High (1,165 students) and Pulaski Community Middle (846 students) alongside Glenbrook 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 Glenbrook Elementary compares
Glenbrook 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Glenbrook Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski Community School District, which includes Glenbrook Elementary.
$12,136
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Glenbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Community Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lannoye Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenbrook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenbrook Elementary
How many students attend Glenbrook Elementary?
Glenbrook Elementary has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pulaski, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenbrook Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Glenbrook Elementary?
22.4% of students at Glenbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenbrook Elementary is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Pulaski, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenbrook Elementary?
Glenbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glenbrook Elementary rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenbrook Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pulaski, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pulaski on the city page.
Is Glenbrook Elementary a good school?
Glenbrook Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Pulaski Community School District?
Besides Glenbrook Elementary, Pulaski Community School District also operates Pulaski High (1,165 students), Pulaski Community Middle (846 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (497 students). See the Pulaski Community School District district page for the complete list.
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