Enrollment
704
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenfield, WI
Greenfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550594000654
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, WI.
School address
District: Greenfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550594000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenfield Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenfield Middle
Greenfield Middle is a large middle school in Greenfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 704 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 704 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Greenfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Whitnall Middle (558 students): Greenfield Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 students) and Elm Dale Elementary (477 students) alongside Greenfield Middle.
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 Middle compares
Greenfield Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 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 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Greenfield Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield School District, which includes Greenfield Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Dale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 middle schools in Greenfield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenfield Middle
How many students attend Greenfield Middle?
Greenfield Middle has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Middle?
41.7% of students at Greenfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield Middle is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Greenfield, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield Middle?
Greenfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenfield Middle rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Middle ranks #4 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 Middle a good school?
Greenfield Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Greenfield School District?
Besides Greenfield Middle, Greenfield School District also operates Greenfield High (1,140 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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