Elmbrook School District

3555 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Elmbrook School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,845 students in Elmbrook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Elmbrook School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Elmbrook School District are Tonawanda Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Elmbrook School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
7,845 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elmbrook School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#15 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

68%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

66%
44%
98%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
5.6%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
69%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,312 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$120 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,726
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,312
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Elmbrook School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,845 students.
What is the rank of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District is ranked #16 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmbrook School District?
69% of Elmbrook School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Elmbrook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,312 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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