- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Canterbury Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 550591002252 · Greendale, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Greendale High (882 students)
Canterbury Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Canterbury Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greendale High
Greendale High
882 students
- Greendale Midd
Greendale Middle
617 students
- This school 350
Canterbury Elementary
350 students
- Highland View 336
Highland View Elementary
336 students
- College Park E 273
College Park Elementary
273 students
- Time 4 Learnin 88
Time 4 Learning Charter School
88 students
What this shows Canterbury Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canterbury Elementary compares
Canterbury Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Greendale School District reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.