Enrollment
1,140
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenfield, WI
Greenfield High
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550594000653
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Greenfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550594000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenfield High
Greenfield High is a large high school in Greenfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,140 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenfield's high schools, it stands alongside Whitnall High (821 students): Greenfield High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.7:1).
Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield Middle (704 students) and Elm Dale Elementary (477 students) alongside Greenfield High.
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 High compares
Greenfield High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 0% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Greenfield High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield School District, which includes Greenfield High.
$13,948
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 45.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Dale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Greenfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,140 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield High
How many students attend Greenfield High?
Greenfield High has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 High?
38.5% of students at Greenfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield High?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield High is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield High?
Greenfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, WI. 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 High a good school?
Greenfield High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 School District?
Besides Greenfield High, Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield Middle (704 students), Elm Dale Elementary (477 students), and Maple Grove Elementary (427 students). See the Greenfield School District district page for the complete list.
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