Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dixon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dixon 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 Dixon Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#88 out of 1991 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
9%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Dixon Elementary School often compared to?
Dixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookfield Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School, Burleigh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
672 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dixon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of Elmbrook School District.
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