Elmbrook School District
School District · Brookfield, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,987
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Elmbrook School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elmbrook School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tonawanda Elementary
Elm Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pilgrim Park Middle
Elm Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swanson Elementary
Brookfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#21 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,987
$905 vs Wisconsin median
District size
7,863 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Elmbrook School District ranks #21 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Elmbrook School District's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tonawanda Elementary (8.9/10), Pilgrim Park Middle (8.7/10), and Swanson Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elmbrook School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonawanda Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Pilgrim Park Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Swanson Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Burleigh Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Hills Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Brookfield Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Dixon Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Brookfield Central High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Brookfield East High | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elmbrook School District
Elmbrook School District is a Brookfield, Wisconsin school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 7,863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $13,987 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Elmbrook School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tonawanda Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Elmbrook School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Elmbrook School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elmbrook School District with test data.
Schools in Elmbrook School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Brookfield
- Total Enrollment
- 7,863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 509
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elmbrook School District?
The average composite rating for Elmbrook School District is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District spends $13,987 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmbrook School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elmbrook School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elmbrook School District?
Tonawanda Elementary is the highest-rated school in Elmbrook School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Elmbrook School District?
Across schools in Elmbrook School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elmbrook School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Elmbrook School District has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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