- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180405000696
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Greenfield-Central High School held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 180405000696 · Greenfield, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,413 enr · 16.8:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenfield Central Junior High Sch (690 students)
Greenfield-Central High School held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Greenfield-Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greenfield-Central High School
1,413 students
- Greenfield Cen
Greenfield Central Junior High Sch
690 students
- Jb Stephens El
Jb Stephens Elementary School
587 students
- Greenfield Int 481
Greenfield Intermediate School
481 students
- Maxwell Interm 454
Maxwell Intermediate School
454 students
- Weston Element 320
Weston Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Greenfield-Central High School reports 1,413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenfield-Central High School compares
Greenfield-Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,144
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Greenfield-Central Com Schools reports $12,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,462 (2022-23) → 1,430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.