Enrollment
244
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coleraine, MN
Greenway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Greenway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270948002785
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenway Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Coleraine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenway Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coleraine, MN.
School address
District: Greenway Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270948002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenway Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenway Middle
Greenway Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Coleraine, Minnesota, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 244 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Greenway Public School District also operates Vandyke Elementary (377 students) and Greenway Senior High (271 students) alongside Greenway 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 Greenway Middle compares
Greenway Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$15,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 79.1%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Greenway Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenway Public School District, which includes Greenway Middle.
$15,121
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 Greenway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandyke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenway Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenway Middle
How many students attend Greenway Middle?
Greenway Middle has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coleraine, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Greenway Middle?
49.0% of students at Greenway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Greenway Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Coleraine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenway Middle?
Greenway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenway Middle rank among public schools in Coleraine?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coleraine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coleraine on the city page.
Is Greenway Middle a good school?
Greenway Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota 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 Greenway Public School District?
Besides Greenway Middle, Greenway Public School District also operates Vandyke Elementary (377 students), Greenway Senior High (271 students), and Marble Early Childhood Center (78 students). See the Greenway Public School District district page for the complete list.
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