- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, MN
Greenvale Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenvale Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272388001180
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenvale Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenvale Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenvale Park Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Greenvale Park Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 272388001180 · Northfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.2:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Greenvale Park Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Greenvale Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- This school 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- Northfield Com 117
Northfield Community Education Cntr
117 students
What this shows Greenvale Park Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenvale Park Elementary compares
Greenvale Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Greenvale Park Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenvale Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenvale Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenvale Park Elementary
How many students attend Greenvale Park Elementary?
Greenvale Park Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenvale Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenvale Park Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Greenvale Park Elementary?
24.8% of students at Greenvale Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenvale Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenvale Park Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenvale Park Elementary?
Greenvale Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenvale Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenvale Park Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Greenvale Park Elementary, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.