Enrollment
334
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bend, WI
Green Tree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Tree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551629002130
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Tree Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Tree Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Tree Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI.
School address
District: West Bend School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551629002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Tree Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Tree Elementary
Green Tree Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bend, Wisconsin, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silverbrook Intermediate (704 students): Green Tree Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students) and East High (854 students) alongside Green Tree 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 Green Tree Elementary compares
Green Tree 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,362
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Green Tree Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend School District, which includes Green Tree Elementary.
$13,362
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Tree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Badger Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decorah Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Tree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in West Bend
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silverbrook Intermediate
Standard public school
704 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Decorah Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Elementary
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mclane Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green Tree Elementary
How many students attend Green Tree Elementary?
Green Tree Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bend, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Tree Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Green Tree Elementary?
40.1% of students at Green Tree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Tree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Tree Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in West Bend, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Tree Elementary?
Green Tree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Green Tree Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Tree Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bend, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Bend on the city page.
Is Green Tree Elementary a good school?
Green Tree Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 West Bend School District?
Besides Green Tree Elementary, West Bend School District also operates West High (1,085 students), East High (854 students), and Badger Middle (714 students). See the West Bend School District district page for the complete list.
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