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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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,863 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 38% 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 and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
7,863 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elmbrook School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 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%)
68%
40%
62%
38%
66%
44%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,649 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,757
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,649
$17,011

Best Elmbrook School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,863 students.
What is the rank of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District is ranked #16 out of 443 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $13,649 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,863 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • 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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