Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brighton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brighton Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brighton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brighton Elementary School's ranking?
Brighton Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Brighton Elementary School often compared to?
Brighton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Brighton Elementary School?
113 students attend Brighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brighton Elementary School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton Elementary School?
Brighton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brighton Elementary School offer ?
Brighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton Elementary School part of?
Brighton Elementary School is part of Brighton #1 School District.
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