Elmbrook

Elmbrook is a suburban school district in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, serving 7,845 students across 10 schools organized as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The district is experiencing modest growth, with enrollment increasing 1.5% from the prior year. With 508 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 15.4:1.

Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 79.2% compared to the Wisconsin state average of 55.1%, while reading proficiency stands at 76.5% versus 53.0% statewide. The graduation rate of 98.9% surpasses the state average of 95.3%. Chronic absenteeism is relatively low at 3.0%.

The student population includes 9.1% economically disadvantaged students and 3.0% English learners, with 11.4% identified as having disabilities. Racially, the district is 68.8% White, 14.9% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, and 2.7% Black.

Financially, Elmbrook operates with per-pupil spending of $7,733, which is below the state average of $8,868. The district's total budget is $116.0 million, funded primarily through local sources at 82.3%, with state funding comprising 12.9% and federal funding 4.8%. This heavy reliance on local revenue combined with below-average per-pupil spending suggests the district operates within relatively constrained financial parameters despite strong academic outcomes.