Excellent
#286 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 14% in state
Burleigh Elementary
Elementary School · Elmbrook School District · Brookfield, WI
An Elmbrook School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16185 Burleigh Pl, Brookfield, WI 53005
- Math 85% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burleigh Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Burleigh Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,486
Median home value
$386,300
Median rent
$1,810/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Brookfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmbrook School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burleigh Elementary is listed in Elmbrook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burleigh Elementary
Burleigh Elementary is a public elementary school in Brookfield, WI, part of Elmbrook School District, serving approximately 915 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Burleigh Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burleigh Elementary
What grades does Burleigh Elementary serve?
Burleigh Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burleigh Elementary?
Burleigh Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleigh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burleigh Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burleigh Elementary rank in WI?
Burleigh Elementary ranks #286 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Burleigh Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burleigh Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burleigh Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burleigh Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burleigh Elementary a charter school?
No, Burleigh Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burleigh Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burleigh Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burleigh Elementary?
10.6% of students at Burleigh Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (262) 781-5280
- Area population (ZIP 53005)
- 22,125
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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