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%)
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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,727 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 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
7,727 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Elmbrook School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#16 out of 443 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Elmbrook   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmbrook   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmbrook   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Elmbrook   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.51
# American Indian Students
27 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,172 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
15%
4%
# Hispanic Students
523 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
185 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
5,409 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
70%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
425
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
487
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
514
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
548
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
529
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
493
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
564
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
578
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
613
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
618
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
633
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
679
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,889 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Elmbrook   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$107 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Elmbrook   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,017
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Elmbrook   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,889
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Elmbrook   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elmbrook School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #77.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #88.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #99.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,727 students.
What is the rank of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District is ranked #16 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 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?
70% of Elmbrook School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, 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 $13,889 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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