Enrollment
45
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, IA
Greenview Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Greenview Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193054000832
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenview Alternative School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenview Alternative School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenview Alternative School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Waverly, IA.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+204% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenview Alternative School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenview Alternative School
Greenview Alternative School is a small high school in Waverly, Iowa, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 204% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Iowa schools, with 45 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waverly's high schools, it stands alongside Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students): Greenview Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (45:1 vs 15.4:1).
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students) and Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students) alongside Greenview Alternative 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 Greenview Alternative School compares
Greenview Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 204% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
- 204% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Greenview Alternative School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District, which includes Greenview Alternative School.
$12,251
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 51.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 Greenview Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaretta Carey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cedar Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenview Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Waverly
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 Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~45:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenview Alternative School
How many students attend Greenview Alternative School?
Greenview Alternative School has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenview Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenview Alternative School is 45:1, which is 204% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 187% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenview Alternative School?
35.5% of students at Greenview Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenview Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Greenview Alternative School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Waverly, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenview Alternative School?
Greenview Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenview Alternative School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenview Alternative School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Waverly, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Greenview Alternative School a good school?
Greenview Alternative School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides Greenview Alternative School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), and Margaretta Carey Elementary School (237 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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