Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookfield Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookfield Elementary serves the west part of Brookfield, WI, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookfield Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brookfield Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookfield Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
73%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookfield Elementary School's ranking?
Brookfield Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brookfield Elementary School often compared to?
Brookfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burleigh Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Brookfield Elementary School?
641 students attend Brookfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brookfield Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookfield Elementary School?
Brookfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookfield Elementary School offer ?
Brookfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookfield Elementary School part of?
Brookfield Elementary School is part of Elmbrook School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookfield Elementary School located?
Brookfield Elementary School is located in the Lothmoor neighborhood of Brookfield, WI.
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