- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elm Grove, WI
Pilgrim Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pilgrim Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550177002331
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilgrim Park Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 898
- students enrolled
Pilgrim Park Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177002331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pilgrim Park Middle held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.2 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 550177002331 · Elm Grove, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 14.7:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Pilgrim Park Middle held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.2 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Pilgrim Park Middle 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
- This school
Pilgrim Park Middle
898 students
- Wisconsin Hill
Wisconsin Hills Middle
812 students
- Swanson Elemen
Swanson Elementary
778 students
What this shows Pilgrim Park Middle reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilgrim Park Middle compares
Pilgrim Park Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Pilgrim Park Middle 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 Pilgrim Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swanson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilgrim Park Middle'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
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim Park Middle
How many students attend Pilgrim Park Middle?
Pilgrim Park Middle has 898 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elm Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Park Middle is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilgrim Park Middle?
6.5% of students at Pilgrim Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilgrim Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pilgrim Park Middle is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Elm Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilgrim Park Middle?
Pilgrim Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Elmbrook School District?
Besides Pilgrim Park Middle, 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.