- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Bay, WI
Red Smith K-8
Federal NCES profile for Red Smith K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550582001672
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Smith K-8 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #18 of 40
- schools in Green Bay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Smith K-8 has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Smith K-8 ranks #18 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI.
School address
District: Green Bay Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550582001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Red Smith K-8 held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 550582001672 · Green Bay, WI Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 15.4:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Preble High (2,149 students)
Red Smith K-8 held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Red Smith K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preble High
Preble High
2,149 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
1,121 students
- East High
East High
1,119 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,025 students
- This school
Red Smith K-8
924 students
- West High 777
West High
777 students
What this shows Red Smith K-8 reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Smith K-8 compares
Red Smith K-8 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Red Smith K-8 is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Green Bay Area Public School District reports $15,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Smith K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preble High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Smith K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Green Bay
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Danz Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Baird Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Aldo Leopold Community School K-8
Standard public school
500 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Smith K-8
How many students attend Red Smith K-8?
Red Smith K-8 has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Smith K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Smith K-8 is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Smith K-8?
24.9% of students at Red Smith K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Smith K-8?
The largest demographic group at Red Smith K-8 is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Green Bay, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Smith K-8?
Red Smith K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Red Smith K-8 rank among schools in Green Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Smith K-8 ranks #18 of 40 schools in Green Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Green Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Green Bay Area Public School District?
Besides Red Smith K-8, Green Bay Area Public School District also operates Preble High (2,149 students), Edison Middle (1,121 students), and East High (1,119 students). See the Green Bay Area Public School District district page for the complete list.