- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · River Falls, WI
Greenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551305001722
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Greenwood Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 551305001722 · River Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: River Falls High (1,062 students)
Greenwood Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Greenwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Falls Hi
River Falls High
1,062 students
- Meyer Middle
Meyer Middle
725 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary
441 students
- This school 409
Greenwood Elementary
409 students
- Westside Eleme 403
Westside Elementary
403 students
- River Falls Pu 189
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
189 students
What this shows Greenwood Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood Elementary compares
Greenwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Greenwood Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Falls School District reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Elementary
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary?
Greenwood Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Elementary?
14.0% of students at Greenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Elementary is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Elementary?
Greenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenwood Elementary rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides Greenwood Elementary, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Meyer Middle (725 students), and Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.