Enrollment
617
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greendale, WI
Greendale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Greendale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550591002255
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greendale Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Greendale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greendale Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greendale Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Greendale, WI.
School address
District: Greendale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550591002255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greendale Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greendale Middle
Greendale Middle is a large middle school in Greendale, Wisconsin, enrolling 617 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 617 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Greendale School District also operates Greendale High (882 students) and Canterbury Elementary (350 students) alongside Greendale Middle.
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 Greendale Middle compares
Greendale Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,823
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Greendale Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greendale School District, which includes Greendale Middle.
$13,823
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 Greendale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canterbury Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greendale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle 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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greendale Middle
How many students attend Greendale Middle?
Greendale Middle has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greendale, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greendale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Greendale Middle is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Greendale Middle?
23.5% of students at Greendale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greendale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Greendale Middle is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Greendale, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greendale Middle?
Greendale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Greendale Middle rank among public schools in Greendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Greendale Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Greendale, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greendale on the city page.
Is Greendale Middle a good school?
Greendale Middle earns 50/100 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 Greendale School District?
Besides Greendale Middle, Greendale School District also operates Greendale High (882 students), Canterbury Elementary (350 students), and Highland View Elementary (336 students). See the Greendale School District district page for the complete list.
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