Enrollment
1,413
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenfield, IN
Greenfield-Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield-Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180405000696
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield-Central High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield-Central High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield-Central High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, IN.
School address
District: Greenfield-Central Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180405000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield-Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenfield-Central High School
Greenfield-Central High School is a large high school in Greenfield, Indiana, enrolling 1,413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,413 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Greenfield-Central Com Schools also operates Greenfield Central Junior High Sch (690 students) and Jb Stephens Elementary School (587 students) alongside Greenfield-Central 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 Greenfield-Central High School compares
Greenfield-Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,413 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,413
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Greenfield-Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield-Central Com Schools, which includes Greenfield-Central High School.
$10,898
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 59.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Greenfield-Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Central Junior High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jb Stephens Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield-Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield-Central High School
How many students attend Greenfield-Central High School?
Greenfield-Central High School has 1,413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield-Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield-Central High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenfield-Central High School?
31.8% of students at Greenfield-Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield-Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield-Central High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Greenfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield-Central High School?
Greenfield-Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Greenfield-Central High School rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield-Central High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenfield on the city page.
Is Greenfield-Central High School a good school?
Greenfield-Central High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Greenfield-Central Com Schools?
Besides Greenfield-Central High School, Greenfield-Central Com Schools also operates Greenfield Central Junior High Sch (690 students), Jb Stephens Elementary School (587 students), and Greenfield Intermediate School (481 students). See the Greenfield-Central Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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