Brookfield Elementary vs Gaenslen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield Elementary
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
Gaenslen Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
| Measure | Brookfield Elementary Brookfield, Wisconsin | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,069 | #991 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #5348 of 50,301 | #46377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 641 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 4% |
| city | Brookfield | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 17.4).
- •Brookfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 4%).
- •Brookfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 5%).
- •Brookfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 88.3%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brookfield Elementary better than Gaenslen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookfield Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 17.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brookfield Elementary and Gaenslen Elementary?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookfield Elementary: 641. Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookfield Elementary and Gaenslen Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Brookfield Elementary is 77th of 1,069 and Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).