School district or education agency · NCES 5501800

Brown Deer School District

Brown Deer, WI

District overview See comparisons

Students1,647

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,647

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,213

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictWIUnited States

Academic standing2025

41st percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 7 percentile points lower than the state figure and 4 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

41.8%24.0%27.8%

This district is 17.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 14.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$19,742$19,314$19,509

This district is $428 per student higher than the state figure and $233 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,213$14,850$15,859

This district is $637 per student lower than the state figure and $1,646 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$240$1,829$1,964

This district is $1,589 per student lower than the state figure and $1,724 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$108$239$336

This district is $131 per student lower than the state figure and $228 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,190$2,446$1,793

This district is $256 per student lower than the state figure and $397 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,987$8,108$8,742

This district is $121 per student lower than the state figure and $755 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,789$4,439$3,769

This district is $650 per student lower than the state figure and $20 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$21,417$10,597$11,715

This district is $10,820 per student higher than the state figure and $9,702 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,747$2,552$869

This district is $805 per student lower than the state figure and $878 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:114:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

412:1362:1376:1

This district is 50 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 36 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

127.9143.0138.9

This district is 15.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

12.613.618.5

This district is 1.0 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.21.30.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.6%99.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.2%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

5.2%6.2%2.9%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.9%6.9%12.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.7%14.5%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.0%1.9%3.9%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.3%97.6%95.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+6.4%-1.4%+0.5%

This district is 7.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

52.5%39.5%50.6%

This district is 13.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.5%4.8%4.5%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.7%11.5%9.0%

This district is 0.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

13.3%4.2%6.7%

This district is 9.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.8%5.4%5.1%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.1%11.0%14.4%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K85 students

5.2%

Kindergarten–grade 5637 students

38.7%

Grades 6–8387 students

23.5%

Grades 9–12538 students

32.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten85

Kindergarten105

Grade 195

Grade 2122

Grade 3107

Grade 4103

Grade 5105

Grade 6125

Grade 7132

Grade 8130

Grade 9118

Grade 10122

Grade 11140

Grade 12158

Students by race and ethnicity

Black or African American906 (55.0%)

Asian253 (15.4%)

White230 (14.0%)

Hispanic/Latino130 (7.9%)

Two or more races126 (7.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

85Students enrolled in pre-K

3Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

28.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District5.2%

WI6.2%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

210.6All district staff, full-time equivalent

114.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

4School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

20.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

7School administrators, full-time equivalent

9.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3 FTE

Kindergarten teachers4 FTE

Elementary teachers39 FTE

Secondary teachers68.8 FTE

Elementary school counselors1 FTE

Secondary school counselors3 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

District administrative support6.3 FTE

School administrative support9.9 FTE

Library and media support2 FTE

Other support staff26.3 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

155Total completers

155Regular diplomas

12Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

WI99.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.2%

WI1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.9%Students learning English92 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.9%

WI6.9%

U.S.12.0%

12.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services197 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.7%

WI14.5%

U.S.14.0%

1.0%Students with Section 504 plans15 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.0%

WI1.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.6%English learners also receiving IDEA services10 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

WI1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

98.3%Teachers reported as certified

85Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.3%

WI97.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,926children ages 5 to 17

233estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.1%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.1%

WI11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in WI receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Ripon Area School DistrictRipon, WI1,654 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Beloit Turner School DistrictBeloit, WI1,665 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Jefferson School DistrictJefferson, WI1,666 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Black River Falls School DistrictBlack River Falls, WI1,603 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Denmark School DistrictDenmark, WI1,625 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

White students110 assessments

59 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged480 assessments

55 out of 100

Asian students250 assessments

49 out of 100

Fem660 assessments

43 out of 100

Mal723 assessments

42 out of 100

Hispanic students72 assessments

41 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students903 assessments

36 out of 100

Black students735 assessments

34 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

8.7%Federal

52.5%State

38.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,213Total current spending per student

$7,090Instruction per student

$6,645Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.8MFederal revenue8.7% of total revenue

$17.2MState revenue52.5% of total revenue

$12.7MLocal revenue38.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,090Instructionper student

$6,645Student and instructional supportper student

$2,190Special educationper student

$1,935Building operations and maintenanceper student

$513Student transportationper student

$477Food servicesper student

$297Technologyper student

People costs

$13.2MSalaries$7,987 per student

$6.3MEmployee benefits$3,789 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$178KEquipmentFY 2023

$398KCapital outlay$240 per student

$199KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$35.4MDebt outstanding at year end$21,417 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$2.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.2MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$286KTitle I$173 per student

$278KIDEA special education$168 per student

$615KChild nutrition$372 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,962

FY 2023$14,213

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$63

FY 2023$240

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$24,552

FY 2023$21,417

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2123.1%

327 of 1,417 students

2021–2256.2%

829 of 1,476 students

2022–2341.8%

654 of 1,563 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

122Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

1Student devices reported2 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?41.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,563 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,213current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?412:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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