Dixon Elementary School

Dixon Elementary has approximately 663 students in pre-K through grade 5. It is led by caring staff, Principal Luke Sadowski, and about 40 certified teachers (17:1 student-teacher ratio). In 2022–23, the proportion of students proficient in reading was ~64% and in math it was ~69%. This placed the school in the top 5 % of all schools in Wisconsin for overall performance.

Dixon has a roughly equal student body gender ratio, with approximately 24 % minority students and 7% economically disadvantaged. Dixon is located in a very colorful neighborhood in Brookfield. The school represents a vibrant and welcoming environment, in addition to being a neighborhood school with Gifted-and-Talented pathways and social-emotional learning.

Families considering the area face a competitive residential market for real estate— median home sale prices have recently been near $520 K. The position of Dixon as a strong early academic, along with warmth, equity, and real-world neighborhood context, makes it one of the best elementary schools.

Dixon Elementary had a pretty great reading month that included lots of author visits and workshops. The school is now gearing up for its annual spring concert, which highlights student talents and embraces participation of families and community members in all aspects of education.

1. What is the Student-Teacher Ratio at Dixon Elementary?

The Student-Teacher Ratio at Dixon Elementary is 16:1, which is slightly above the district average.

2. How many students attend Dixon Elementary?

Dixon Elementary has approximately 672 students enrolled.

3. What Percentage of Students are Proficient in Math at the School?

Approximately 69% of students at Dixon Elementary are proficient in Math.

4. What Percentage of Students are Proficient in Reading at the School?

Approximately 64% of students at Dixon Elementary are proficient in Reading.

5. What is the School's Overall Rating?

Dixon Elementary has a GreatSchools rating of 7/10, meaning that it is performing better than the average public (district or charter) school in Wisconsin.