Enrollment
248
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beverly Hills, MI
Greenfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260585004218
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Beverly Hills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenfield Elementary School
Greenfield Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Beverly Hills, Michigan, enrolling 248 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Greenfield Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Michigan schools and 33% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $19,274 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students) and Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students) alongside Greenfield Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Greenfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 55.2%
African American 30.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Greenfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes Greenfield Elementary School.
$19,274
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield Elementary School
How many students attend Greenfield Elementary School?
Greenfield Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beverly Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 Greenfield Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Greenfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Beverly Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield Elementary School?
Greenfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Beverly Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beverly Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beverly Hills on the city page.
Is Greenfield Elementary School a good school?
Greenfield Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Greenfield Elementary School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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