- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191521000918
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Greene County High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191521000918 · Jefferson, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County Elementary (518 students)
Greene County High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Greene County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County Elementary
518 students
- This school
Greene County High School
375 students
- Greene County
Greene County Middle School
347 students
What this shows Greene County High School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greene County High School compares
Greene County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Greene County Comm School District reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.