Enrollment
350
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greendale, WI
Canterbury Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canterbury Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550591002252
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canterbury Elementary earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Greendale · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canterbury Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Greendale, WI.
School address
District: Greendale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550591002252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canterbury Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canterbury Elementary
Canterbury Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greendale, Wisconsin, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greendale's public schools, it stands alongside Highland View Elementary (336 students): Canterbury Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 11.2:1).
Greendale School District also operates Greendale High (882 students) and Greendale Middle (617 students) alongside Canterbury Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canterbury Elementary compares
Canterbury Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Canterbury Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greendale School District, which includes Canterbury Elementary.
$13,823
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canterbury Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greendale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canterbury Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Greendale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Elementary
How many students attend Canterbury Elementary?
Canterbury Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greendale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canterbury Elementary?
16.1% of students at Canterbury Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canterbury Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canterbury Elementary is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Greendale, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canterbury Elementary?
Canterbury Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canterbury Elementary rank among schools in Greendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Greendale, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greendale on the city page.
Is Canterbury Elementary a good school?
Canterbury Elementary earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greendale School District?
Besides Canterbury Elementary, Greendale School District also operates Greendale High (882 students), Greendale Middle (617 students), and Highland View Elementary (336 students). See the Greendale School District district page for the complete list.
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