Enrollment
183
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
Green Bay Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Green Bay Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582002589
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Bay Head Start earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #35 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Bay Head Start has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Bay Head Start ranks #35 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+154% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Bay Head Start compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Bay Head Start
Green Bay Head Start is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, enrolling 183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 154% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 183 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Green Bay's public schools, it stands alongside Red Smith K-8 (924 students): Green Bay Head Start is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students) and Edison Middle (1,121 students) alongside Green Bay Head Start.
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 Green Bay Head Start compares
Green Bay Head Start on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 154% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
White 17.5%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Green Bay Head Start is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Bay Area Public School District, which includes Green Bay Head Start.
$16,179
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 Green Bay Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Smith K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Bay Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Smith K-8
Standard public school
924 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 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 (~183 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Bay Head Start
How many students attend Green Bay Head Start?
Green Bay Head Start has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Bay Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Bay Head Start is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Bay Head Start?
97.8% of students at Green Bay Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Bay Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Green Bay Head Start is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Bay Head Start?
Green Bay Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Green Bay Head Start rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Bay Head Start ranks #35 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
Is Green Bay Head Start a good school?
Green Bay Head Start earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Green Bay Head Start, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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