Brighton Elementary

Summary:

Brighton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Kansasville, Wisconsin, part of the Brighton #1 School District. This top-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, thanks to its exceptional academic performance, low dropout rates, and strong student outcomes.

Brighton Elementary excels across key metrics, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on state assessments, particularly among female students who have ranked in the top 6% of Wisconsin elementary schools for the past three years. The school also maintains a 0% dropout rate, well below the state average. While chronic absenteeism has seen a slight increase, Brighton Elementary's current rate of 6.2% is still significantly lower than the state average. This success may be partly attributed to the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Wheatland Center Elementary, Waller Elementary, and Winkler Elementary, Brighton Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, with stronger academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher rankings within the state. While the school's overall excellence is impressive, there may still be room for improvement in addressing any remaining disparities in student subgroup performance and continuing to enhance the educational experience for all learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1200 248th Ave
       Kansasville, WI  53139-9626


(262) 878-2191

District: Brighton #1 School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,034 Help


Students who attend Brighton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brighton Elementary ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brighton Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.62. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brighton Elementary is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brighton Elementary is $11,034.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brighton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton Elementary 111th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Brighton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Brighton Elementary 97th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Brighton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brighton #1 School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton #1 School District 44th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brighton Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.40 93rd 633 85.3%
2005 83.43 40th 632 93.7%
2008 87.11 13th 1021 98.7%
2009 75.82 167th 1030 83.8%
2010 84.80 33rd 1045 96.8%
2011 73.90 193rd 1046 81.5%
2012 83.24 36th 1045 96.6%
2013 81.70 94th 1053 91.1%
2014 85.11 67th 1061 93.7%
2015 90.63 12th 1076 98.9%
2016 82.61 128th 1075 88.1%
2017 87.26 71st 1071 93.4%
2018 83.95 105th 1025 89.8%
2019 83.57 96th 1037 90.7%
2021 92.48 28th 1050 97.3%
2022 90.84 35th 1067 96.7%
2023 87.78 67th 1067 93.7%
2024 83.76 111th 1061 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 189th 997 81.0%
2019 79.29 135th 1002 86.5%
2021 87.48 66th 1004 93.4%
2022 96.16 6th 1017 99.4%
2023 91.18 30th 1010 97.0%
2024 85.82 62nd 1011 93.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 45th 997 95.5%
2019 81.73 115th 1002 88.5%
2021 91.41 28th 1003 97.2%
2022 87.46 57th 1017 94.4%
2023 80.01 144th 1011 85.8%
2024 79.22 159th 1012 84.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.08 41st 686 94.0%
2019 76.12 123rd 718 82.9%
2024 57.44 310th 727 57.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brighton Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.91 17th 324 94.8%
2005 86.82 3rd 332 99.1%
2008 81.08 26th 519 95.0%
2009 78.74 39th 521 92.5%
2010 79.11 43rd 539 92.0%
2011 77.70 45th 549 91.8%
2012 85.57 13th 559 97.7%
2013 86.29 27th 569 95.3%
2014 73.53 103rd 585 82.4%
2015 78.23 78th 612 87.3%
2016 96.70 4th 609 99.3%
2017 96.27 8th 612 98.7%
2018 90.24 22nd 579 96.2%
2019 84.05 50th 594 91.6%
2021 88.13 35th 613 94.3%
2022 91.46 27th 617 95.6%
2023 75.17 117th 640 81.7%
2024 78.62 97th 641 84.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.96 16th 489 96.7%
2023 70.04 92nd 525 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.49 95th 551 82.8%
2019 84.88 37th 557 93.4%
2021 82.66 57th 574 90.1%
2022 89.75 27th 576 95.3%
2023 79.00 80th 579 86.2%
2024 80.42 79th 580 86.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.16 8th 551 98.5%
2019 81.17 59th 557 89.4%
2021 87.96 32nd 572 94.4%
2022 96.95 6th 577 99.0%
2023 74.43 114th 591 80.7%
2024 72.71 134th 585 77.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Brighton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.80 50th 393 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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Enrollment information for Brighton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 108 n/a n/a 8 2 n/a n/a 0 118
1990 122 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 133 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 142
1992 146 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 151
1993 137 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 152 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 151 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1996 151 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1997 153 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1998 158 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 171 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2002 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 187 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 201 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2007 190 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2008 185 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2009 182 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2010 189 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2011 198 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 205
2012 195 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 201
2013 203 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 208
2014 205 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 209
2015 194 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 202
2016 176 1 4 3 0 0 2 0 186
2017 169 0 3 9 0 0 1 0 182
2018 195 1 2 11 0 0 0 0 209
2019 205 3 2 14 0 0 2 0 226
2020 194 1 0 12 0 0 1 0 208
2021 184 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 200
2022 175 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 191
2023 176 0 0 19 0 0 3 0 198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 118 7.5 15.7 5.1
1990 132 8.0 16.5 3
1991 142 9.6 14.7 0.7
1992 151 10.0 15.1 5.3
1993 144 10.8 13.3 5.6
1994 162 10.6 15.3 6.2
1995 153 10.4 14.7 7.8
1996 153 10.4 14.7 7.8
1997 157 10.5 15.0 6.4
1998 160 11.2 14.3 3.8
1999 177 11.4 15.5 8.5
2000 175 11.4 15.4 9.7
2001 167 11.2 14.9 6.6
2002 188 12.8 14.7 6.4
2003 188 12.8 14.7 6.4
2004 187 11.5 16.3 10.7
2005 191 13.2 14.5 n/a
2006 205 13.6 15.1 n/a
2007 197 13.4 14.7 12.7
2008 196 13.8 14.2 10.2
2009 186 12.8 14.5 12.4
2010 192 11.3 16.9 21.4
2011 205 11.3 18.0 24.9
2012 201 11.5 17.3 28.4
2013 208 11.3 18.3 27.9
2014 209 12.5 16.6 21.5
2015 202 n/a n/a 21.8
2016 186 11.0 16.9 21
2017 182 13.4 13.5 12.6
2018 209 13.9 14.9 11.5
2019 226 12.8 17.5 16.8
2020 208 13.2 15.7 14.4
2021 200 13.0 15.3 17
2022 191 13.7 13.9 19.9
2023 198 12.9 15.3 19.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brighton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 118 7.5 15.7 5.1
1990 132 8.0 16.5 3
1991 142 9.6 14.7 0.7
1992 151 10.0 15.1 5.3
1993 144 10.8 13.3 5.6
1994 162 10.6 15.3 6.2
1995 153 10.4 14.7 7.8
1996 153 10.4 14.7 7.8
1997 157 10.5 15.0 6.4
1998 160 11.2 14.3 3.8
1999 177 11.4 15.5 8.5
2000 175 11.4 15.4 9.7
2001 167 11.2 14.9 6.6
2002 188 12.8 14.7 6.4
2003 188 12.8 14.7 6.4
2004 187 11.5 16.3 10.7
2005 191 13.2 14.5 n/a
2006 205 13.6 15.1 n/a
2007 197 13.4 14.7 12.7
2008 196 13.8 14.2 10.2
2009 186 12.8 14.5 12.4
2010 192 11.3 16.9 21.4
2011 205 11.3 18.0 24.9
2012 201 11.5 17.3 28.4
2013 208 11.3 18.3 27.9
2014 209 12.5 16.6 21.5
2015 202 n/a n/a 21.8
2016 186 11.0 16.9 21
2017 182 13.4 13.5 12.6
2018 209 13.9 14.9 11.5
2019 226 12.8 17.5 16.8
2020 208 13.2 15.7 14.4
2021 200 13.0 15.3 17
2022 191 13.7 13.9 19.9
2023 198 12.9 15.3 19.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brighton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $403 (4.6%) $8,384 (95.4%) $8,788
2020 $362 (3.5%) $9,907 (96.5%) $10,270
2021 $537 (4.9%) $10,498 (95.1%) $11,034

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brighton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3%
Ranks 50th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 117th of 640 Middle schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)72.257.1
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)72.257.1
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)83.361.9
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)83.361.9
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)52.675
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)52.675
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)68.481.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)68.481.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Brighton Elementary)73.775
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Brighton #1 School District)73.775
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Brighton Elementary)84.287.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Brighton #1 School District)84.287.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)65.475
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)65.475
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)7690
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)7690
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)55.650
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)55.650
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)48.270.8
 22.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)48.270.8
 22.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)68.256.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)68.256.3
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)40.931.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)40.931.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Elementary)61.543.5
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton #1 School District)61.543.5
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brighton Elementary)88.534.8
 53.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brighton #1 School District)88.534.8
 53.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Brighton Elementary)80.878.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Brighton #1 School District)80.878.3
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Brighton Elementary)92.378.3
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Brighton #1 School District)92.378.3
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students226198
 12.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1419
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White205176
 14.1%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%19.2%
 2.4%


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Students at Brighton Elementary are 89% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Brighton Elementary.

Students who attend Brighton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Central High

Brighton Elementary ranks 111th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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