Enrollment
778
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brookfield, WI
Swanson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Swanson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550177001217
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swanson Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Swanson Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swanson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Brookfield, WI.
School address
District: Elmbrook School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550177001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swanson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swanson Elementary
Swanson Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Brookfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 92% of state schools at 778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brookfield's public schools, it stands alongside Burleigh Elementary (927 students): Swanson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.9:1).
Elmbrook School District also operates Brookfield East High (1,374 students) and Brookfield Central High (1,215 students) alongside Swanson 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 Swanson Elementary compares
Swanson 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 58.1%
Asian 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Swanson 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 Swanson 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 Swanson Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleigh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swanson 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
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
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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swanson Elementary
How many students attend Swanson Elementary?
Swanson Elementary has 778 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brookfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanson Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swanson Elementary?
9.4% of students at Swanson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swanson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Swanson Elementary is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Brookfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swanson Elementary?
Swanson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Swanson Elementary rank among schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Swanson Elementary ranks #1 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 Swanson Elementary a good school?
Swanson Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Swanson 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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