Enrollment
307
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenfield, WI
Glenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550594000652
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Greenfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550594000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Elementary
Glenwood Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.5% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 307 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 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.3% 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): Glenwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 students) and Greenfield Middle (704 students) alongside Glenwood 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 Glenwood Elementary compares
Glenwood 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Glenwood 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 Glenwood 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 Glenwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Dale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood 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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
Edgewood Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 12.5:1 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenwood Elementary?
64.5% of students at Glenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Glenwood Elementary rank among schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #2 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 Glenwood Elementary a good school?
Glenwood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. 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 Glenwood 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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