- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Swanson Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550177001217 · Brookfield, WI Other · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 15:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookfield East High (1,374 students)
Swanson Elementary held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Swanson Elementary 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
Swanson Elementary
778 students
What this shows Swanson Elementary reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swanson Elementary compares
Swanson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,987
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 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
District finance for Elmbrook School District reports $13,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,215
- 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
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 (~778 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.