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Elmbrook School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
10
Schools
7,781
Students
$14,850
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
8.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-44pp vs nat'l
96.9%
Graduation Rate
+10.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elmbrook School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 7,781 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,850 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 8% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brookfield ElementaryPK–05652
Burleigh ElementaryPK–05879
Dixon ElementaryPK–05663
Swanson ElementaryPK–05823
Tonawanda ElementaryPK–05525
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pilgrim Park Middle06–08860
Wisconsin Hills Middle06–08814
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brookfield Central High09–121,192
Brookfield East High09–121,362
Fairview South05–1211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,850Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
75%
State
17.6%
Local (property tax)
74.8%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,781
Students
8%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.9%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.9% graduation rate — 10.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 8% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,781 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elmbrook School District?
The graduation rate is 96.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elmbrook School District spend per student?
Elmbrook School District spends $14,850 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elmbrook School District?
8% of students in Elmbrook School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elmbrook School District?
No, Elmbrook School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elmbrook School District serve?
Elmbrook School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elmbrook School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elmbrook School District is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.