Brener Elementary School

1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades 3-5, Brener Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brener Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Brener Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Brener Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brener Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1070 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brener Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brener Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brener Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
19%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
58%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Brener Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brener Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brener Elementary School's ranking?
Brener Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brener Elementary School often compared to?
Brener Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gresham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Brener Elementary School?
433 students attend Brener Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Brener Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brener Elementary School?
Brener Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brener Elementary School offer ?
Brener Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brener Elementary School part of?
Brener Elementary School is part of Shawano School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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