Enrollment
93
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, enrolling 93 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kalamazoo's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Writers Academy (260 students): Greenwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 20:1).
Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students) and Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students) alongside Greenwood Elementary 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 Greenwood Elementary School compares
Greenwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalamazoo Public Schools, which includes Greenwood Elementary School.
$14,755
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 51.9%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~93 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Greenwood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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