- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, WI
Glen Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glen Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550546000575
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Hills Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Hills Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hills Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glendale, WI.
School address
District: Glendale-River Hills School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550546000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Glen Hills Middle held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550546000575 · Glendale, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 10.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkway Elementary (490 students)
Glen Hills Middle held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Glen Hills Middle compares
Glen Hills Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$19,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Glen Hills Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale-River Hills School District reports $19,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Hills Middle
How many students attend Glen Hills Middle?
Glen Hills Middle has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, WI. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills Middle is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Glen Hills Middle?
34.8% of students at Glen Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glen Hills Middle is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Glendale, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Hills Middle?
Glen Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Glen Hills Middle rank among public schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hills Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glendale, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Glendale-River Hills School District?
Besides Glen Hills Middle, Glendale-River Hills School District also operates Parkway Elementary (490 students). See the Glendale-River Hills School District district page for the complete list.