- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greendale, WI
Highland View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550591002256
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland View Elementary earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Greendale · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Greendale, WI.
School address
District: Greendale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550591002256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Highland View Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550591002256 · Greendale, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Greendale High (882 students)
Highland View Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Highland View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greendale High
Greendale High
882 students
- Greendale Midd
Greendale Middle
617 students
- Canterbury Ele 350
Canterbury Elementary
350 students
- This school 336
Highland View Elementary
336 students
- College Park E 273
College Park Elementary
273 students
- Time 4 Learnin 88
Time 4 Learning Charter School
88 students
What this shows Highland View Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland View Elementary compares
Highland View 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,021
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Highland View Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greendale School District reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greendale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canterbury Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Greendale
2 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland View Elementary
How many students attend Highland View Elementary?
Highland View Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greendale, WI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland View Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Highland View Elementary?
26.7% of students at Highland View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland View Elementary is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Greendale, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland View Elementary?
Highland View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 Highland View Elementary rank among schools in Greendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Greendale, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Greendale School District?
Besides Highland View Elementary, Greendale School District also operates Greendale High (882 students), Greendale Middle (617 students), and Canterbury Elementary (350 students). See the Greendale School District district page for the complete list.