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Fairview South

Grades 05–12 · High · Brookfield, WI · NCES 550177000221

Special Education School

At a glance

Reported students

9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wisconsin high enrollment

6th percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

795

Fairview South: 9 reported students.

State peer staffing position

2nd percentile

1:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
12
Teachers (FTE)
10.62
Student–teacher ratio
1.1:1

What the reported data says about Fairview South

Fairview South is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Brookfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Elmbrook School District. NCES reports 9 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 1:1, below the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.7%) and Black (22.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fairview South

  1. 1How do the reported 1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
100%
Free/reduced-price lunch
33.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White66.7%
  • Hispanic11.1%
  • Black22.2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Fairview South

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Brookfield Central High

High · Elmbrook School District

09–121,2152 mi
Brookfield East High

High · Elmbrook School District

09–121,3742.1 mi
West High

High · Wauwatosa School District

09–129863.9 mi
Hamilton High

High · Hamilton School District

09–121,5774.3 mi
Milwaukee School of Languages

High · Milwaukee School District

06–129645.6 mi
Menomonee Falls High

High · Menomonee Falls School District

09–121,2616 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview South

What grades does Fairview South serve?

Fairview South reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Elmbrook School District.

How many students attend Fairview South?

Fairview South reported 9 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 12 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview South?

The calculated ratio is 1:1, based on 9 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fairview South a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fairview South is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmbrook School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fairview South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fairview South in?

Fairview South is part of Elmbrook School District, based in Brookfield, WI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fairview South?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brookfield Central High (2 mi), Brookfield East High (2.1 mi), West High (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.