Enrollment
375
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, IA
Greene County High School
Federal NCES profile for Greene County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191521000918
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene County High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, IA.
School address
District: Greene County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191521000918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene County High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greene County High School
Greene County High School is a mid-sized high school in Jefferson, Iowa, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.4% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 375 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greene County Comm School District also operates Greene County Elementary (518 students) and Greene County Middle School (347 students) alongside Greene County High School.
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 Greene County High School compares
Greene County High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Greene County High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Comm School District, which includes Greene County High School.
$13,347
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 14.1%
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 Greene County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greene County High School
How many students attend Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Greene County High School?
36.4% of students at Greene County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene County High School?
The largest demographic group at Greene County High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Jefferson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greene County High School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
Is Greene County High School a good school?
Greene County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa 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 Greene County Comm School District?
Besides Greene County High School, Greene County Comm School District also operates Greene County Elementary (518 students) and Greene County Middle School (347 students). See the Greene County Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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