Greenwood Elementary

Summary:

Greenwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in River Falls, Wisconsin, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the River Falls School District, which is ranked 80 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Greenwood Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 64 and 187 over the past 5 school years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is impressive, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Greenwood Elementary's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed the state and district averages in all subject areas, with particularly strong results in Mathematics (72.13%, 79.69%, and 63.38% proficient or better, respectively). The school also has a strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other public elementary schools in the River Falls School District, such as Rocky Branch Elementary and Westside Elementary, Greenwood Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger. However, the River Falls Public Montessori Academy, a public charter school within the district, has shown mixed results, with some grades outperforming Greenwood Elementary and others underperforming. When compared to schools in the neighboring Hudson School District and Prescott School District, Greenwood Elementary's performance is comparable or slightly higher in most subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 982 E Division St
       River Falls, WI  54022


(715) 425-1810

District: River Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,259 Help


Students who attend Greenwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meyer Middle
High:    River Falls High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenwood Elementary ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the River Falls School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the River Falls School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenwood Elementary is $12,259, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the River Falls School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Elementary 180th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Greenwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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River Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Falls School District 80th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greenwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.75 149th 632 76.4%
2006 74.68 166th 712 76.7%
2008 67.10 348th 1021 65.9%
2009 77.49 144th 1030 86.0%
2010 73.31 214th 1045 79.5%
2011 70.61 254th 1046 75.7%
2012 80.52 61st 1045 94.2%
2013 78.68 134th 1053 87.3%
2014 72.45 226th 1061 78.7%
2015 79.46 134th 1076 87.5%
2016 81.85 137th 1075 87.3%
2017 83.24 118th 1071 89.0%
2018 71.90 248th 1025 75.8%
2019 82.40 111th 1037 89.3%
2021 88.59 64th 1050 93.9%
2022 83.42 124th 1067 88.4%
2023 78.27 187th 1067 82.5%
2024 78.65 180th 1061 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.23 56th 742 92.5%
2021 47.45 365th 746 51.1%
2022 69.51 149th 748 80.1%
2023 72.00 139th 770 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 133rd 854 84.4%
2019 75.33 113th 874 87.1%
2021 81.29 69th 847 91.9%
2022 78.30 95th 859 88.9%
2023 65.20 232nd 871 73.4%
2024 70.38 177th 866 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.75 236th 997 76.3%
2019 74.46 209th 1002 79.1%
2021 86.01 76th 1004 92.4%
2022 80.47 136th 1017 86.6%
2023 72.03 247th 1010 75.5%
2024 72.79 252nd 1011 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.77 301st 997 69.8%
2019 85.58 69th 1002 93.1%
2021 88.07 55th 1003 94.5%
2022 82.07 125th 1017 87.7%
2023 82.58 118th 1011 88.3%
2024 81.32 128th 1012 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Greenwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 226th 686 67.1%
2019 76.77 119th 718 83.4%
2021 84.84 60th 699 91.4%
2022 80.11 96th 704 86.4%
2023 66.16 207th 715 71.0%
2024 70.93 182nd 727 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Greenwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 2 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 550
1989 568 6 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 594 8 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 595 5 11 8 7 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 415 3 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 388 4 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 404 4 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 376 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1996 376 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1997 378 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 392 9 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 410
1999 399 10 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 381 10 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 377 12 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 375 8 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 375 8 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 355 8 8 1 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 334 12 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 348 16 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 334 14 5 5 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 349 14 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 334 15 9 9 8 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 350 10 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 363 8 6 4 5 0 1 0 387
2012 354 10 4 3 6 0 5 0 382
2013 360 12 3 3 4 0 4 0 386
2014 374 6 5 9 2 0 9 0 405
2015 359 8 5 11 1 0 15 0 399
2016 350 7 4 15 2 0 15 0 393
2017 346 5 5 21 1 0 21 0 399
2018 354 5 4 23 0 0 19 0 405
2019 362 5 3 18 0 0 19 0 407
2020 360 6 2 17 0 0 16 0 401
2021 335 5 3 17 0 0 20 0 380
2022 332 3 3 20 0 0 20 0 378
2023 345 7 2 20 0 0 18 0 392
2024 351 6 4 25 0 0 15 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 30.3 18.1 9.8
1989 588 33.9 17.3 12.4
1990 615 31.6 19.4 9.6
1991 626 31.7 19.7 7.3
1992 434 25.6 16.9 10.6
1993 411 25.6 16.1 7.8
1994 426 24.5 17.4 8.5
1995 392 24.8 15.8 7.7
1996 392 24.8 15.8 7.7
1997 393 24.8 15.8 8.7
1998 410 23.8 17.2 8
1999 416 24.3 17.1 11.8
2000 398 25.3 15.7 14.1
2001 397 24.5 16.2 10.1
2002 387 24.0 16.1 9.3
2003 387 24.0 16.1 9.3
2004 375 27.3 13.7 8.5
2005 365 25.7 14.2 n/a
2006 379 25.6 14.8 n/a
2007 362 25.4 14.3 14.6
2008 379 23.9 15.9 17.9
2009 375 24.7 15.2 24.5
2010 377 23.7 15.8 25.5
2011 387 22.7 17.0 26.6
2012 382 23.7 16.1 27.7
2013 386 24.6 15.6 21.5
2014 405 24.6 16.4 24.4
2015 399 n/a n/a 22.6
2016 393 25.0 15.7 22.4
2017 399 24.7 16.1 19.3
2018 405 24.8 16.3 21
2019 407 25.0 16.2 19.9
2020 401 27.0 14.8 19.5
2021 380 27.6 13.7 20.5
2022 378 27.2 13.8 15.6
2023 392 28.1 13.9 18.4
2024 401 29.4 13.6 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 30.3 18.1 9.8
1989 588 33.9 17.3 12.4
1990 615 31.6 19.4 9.6
1991 626 31.7 19.7 7.3
1992 434 25.6 16.9 10.6
1993 411 25.6 16.1 7.8
1994 426 24.5 17.4 8.5
1995 392 24.8 15.8 7.7
1996 392 24.8 15.8 7.7
1997 393 24.8 15.8 8.7
1998 410 23.8 17.2 8
1999 416 24.3 17.1 11.8
2000 398 25.3 15.7 14.1
2001 397 24.5 16.2 10.1
2002 387 24.0 16.1 9.3
2003 387 24.0 16.1 9.3
2004 375 27.3 13.7 8.5
2005 365 25.7 14.2 n/a
2006 379 25.6 14.8 n/a
2007 362 25.4 14.3 14.6
2008 379 23.9 15.9 17.9
2009 375 24.7 15.2 24.5
2010 377 23.7 15.8 25.5
2011 387 22.7 17.0 26.6
2012 382 23.7 16.1 27.7
2013 386 24.6 15.6 21.5
2014 405 24.6 16.4 24.4
2015 399 n/a n/a 22.6
2016 393 25.0 15.7 22.4
2017 399 24.7 16.1 19.3
2018 405 24.8 16.3 21
2019 407 25.0 16.2 19.9
2020 401 27.0 14.8 19.5
2021 380 27.6 13.7 20.5
2022 378 27.2 13.8 15.6
2023 392 28.1 13.9 18.4
2024 401 29.4 13.6 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (3.7%) $9,649 (96.3%) $10,016
2020 $322 (2.8%) $11,091 (97.2%) $11,414
2021 $658 (5.4%) $11,601 (94.6%) $12,259

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 187th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Elementary)64.954.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Falls School District)49.653.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Elementary)68.464.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (River Falls School District)61.758.1
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Elementary)59.455.1
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (River Falls School District)46.853.4
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Elementary)63.860.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (River Falls School District)58.260.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Greenwood Elementary)68.172.5
 4.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (River Falls School District)58.765.1
 6.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Greenwood Elementary)63.863.8
   4th Grade Science (River Falls School District)59.561.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Elementary)66.263.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (River Falls School District)48.453.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Elementary)72.767.3
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (River Falls School District)62.368.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students407392
 3.7%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White362345
 4.7%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%18.4%
 1.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Greenwood Elementary.

Students at Greenwood Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Greenwood Elementary ranks 180th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Greenwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meyer Middle
High : River Falls High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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