Enrollment
742
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 421899005186
Greenfield Albert M Sch — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield Albert M Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield Albert M Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greenfield Albert M Sch reports 742 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 742 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Philadelphia City Sd spends $36,791 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 23.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenfield Albert M Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$36,791
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 742 Top 81% in Pennsylvania — larger than 19% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421899005186
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 742:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philadelphia City Sd, which includes Greenfield Albert M Sch.
$36,791
Per student
+62%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 23.3%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield Albert M Sch
How many students attend Greenfield Albert M Sch?
Greenfield Albert M Sch has 742 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Albert M Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Albert M Sch is 18:1, which is 33% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenfield Albert M Sch?
100.0% of students at Greenfield Albert M Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield Albert M Sch?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield Albert M Sch is White at 55.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield Albert M Sch?
Greenfield Albert M Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.