- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193054000832
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Greenview Alternative School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 193054000832 · Waverly, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 45:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students)
Greenview Alternative School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Greenview Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- Margaretta Car 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- West Cedar Ele 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- Shell Rock Ele 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- This school 45
Greenview Alternative School
45 students
What this shows Greenview Alternative School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenview Alternative School compares
Greenview Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~45 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 6.
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 17/100 (lower 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 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.
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.