- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Greenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005657
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #19 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Greenwood Elementary School shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 261995005657 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 13.3:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Greenwood Elementary School shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Greenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 93
Greenwood Elementary School
93 students
What this shows Greenwood Elementary School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood Elementary School compares
Greenwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.7%
African American 34.4%
Two or More 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Greenwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has 93 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Greenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Elementary School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Greenwood Elementary School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Greenwood Elementary School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.