- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110304722
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks #2 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260110304722 · Detroit, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.3:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 185
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
185 students
What this shows Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School compares
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
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Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Union Elementarymiddle School?
91.6% of students at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is African American at 94.6% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks #2 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.