Enrollment
325
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenfield, WI
Edgewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550594000650
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Greenfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550594000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Greenfield's public schools, it stands alongside Elm Dale Elementary (477 students): Edgewood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 12.9:1).
Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 students) and Greenfield Middle (704 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Elementary compares
Edgewood 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 46% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,948
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Edgewood Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield School District, which includes Edgewood Elementary.
$13,948
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 45.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Edgewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Dale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Greenfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elm Dale Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Core4
Standard public school
87 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~325 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Edgewood Elementary?
56.4% of students at Edgewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood Elementary rank among schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Greenfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenfield on the city page.
Is Edgewood Elementary a good school?
Edgewood Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Greenfield School District?
Besides Edgewood Elementary, Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 students), Greenfield Middle (704 students), and Elm Dale Elementary (477 students). See the Greenfield School District district page for the complete list.
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