Enrollment
351
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, MI
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261716005397
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hills Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261716005397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Hills Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Hills Elementary School
Walnut Hills Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenville, Michigan, enrolling 351 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #257.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenville's public schools, it stands alongside Isdlocal Center Programs (50 students): Walnut Hills Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 2:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students) and Greenville Middle School (797 students) alongside Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills Elementary School compares
Walnut Hills 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Walnut Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes Walnut Hills Elementary School.
$13,056
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 17.1%
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 Walnut Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Heights School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
2 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 (~351 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hills Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Walnut Hills Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Walnut Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hills Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Greenville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hills Elementary School?
Walnut Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Walnut Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Walnut Hills Elementary School a good school?
Walnut Hills Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Walnut Hills Elementary School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students), Greenville Middle School (797 students), and Baldwin Heights School (449 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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