Burleigh Elementary School in Brookfield, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Burleigh Elementary School is a suburban public school in Brookfield, Wisconsin that is part of Elmbrook School District. It serves 911 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.0:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

911 Students

48 Teachers

16185 Burleigh Pl

Brookfield, WI 53005 View local requests

http://www.elmbrookschools.org

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Burleigh Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Coach Black

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Mrs. Reuter

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Burleigh Elementary School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Burleigh Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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