- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenfield, WI
Elm Dale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elm Dale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550594000651
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Dale Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Dale Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Dale Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Greenfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550594000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Elm Dale Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 550594000651 · Greenfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 12.9:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenfield High (1,140 students)
Elm Dale Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Elm Dale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenfield Hig
Greenfield High
1,140 students
- Greenfield Mid
Greenfield Middle
704 students
- This school
Elm Dale Elementary
477 students
- Maple Grove El 427
Maple Grove Elementary
427 students
- Edgewood Eleme 325
Edgewood Elementary
325 students
- Glenwood Eleme 307
Glenwood Elementary
307 students
What this shows Elm Dale Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Dale Elementary compares
Elm Dale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$13,081
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Elm Dale Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Greenfield School District reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Dale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Dale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 12.5:1 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
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Dale Elementary
How many students attend Elm Dale Elementary?
Elm Dale Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Dale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Dale Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Elm Dale Elementary?
37.4% of students at Elm Dale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Dale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elm Dale Elementary is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Dale Elementary?
Elm Dale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elm Dale Elementary rank among schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Dale Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Greenfield School District?
Besides Elm Dale Elementary, Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 students), Greenfield Middle (704 students), and Maple Grove Elementary (427 students). See the Greenfield School District district page for the complete list.