Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brookfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookfield Elementary serves the entire district of Brookfield, MO, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 167.1 square miles. Most students are within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 15 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Brookfield Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Brookfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookfield Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookfield Elementary School's ranking?
Brookfield Elementary School is ranked #446 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Brookfield Elementary School?
417 students attend Brookfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Brookfield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookfield Elementary School?
Brookfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookfield Elementary School offer ?
Brookfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookfield Elementary School part of?
Brookfield Elementary School is part of Brookfield R-III School District.
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