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#363 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 17% in state

Greenwood Elementary

Elementary School · River Falls School District · River Falls, WI

A River Falls School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

982 E Division St, River Falls, WI 54022

  • Math 75% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$11,933
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Greenwood Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Greenwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated990/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,292

Median home value

$349,700

Median rent

$1,059/mo

College educated

44.6%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River Falls Public Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–60.7 mi182Compare →
Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.1 mi411Compare →
Rocky Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.6 mi412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

River Falls School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$11,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenwood Elementary is listed in River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenwood Elementary

Greenwood Elementary is a public elementary school in River Falls, WI, part of River Falls School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenwood Elementary

What grades does Greenwood Elementary serve?

Greenwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Greenwood Elementary?

Greenwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenwood Elementary rank in WI?

Greenwood Elementary ranks #363 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Greenwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greenwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenwood Elementary a charter school?

No, Greenwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Greenwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood Elementary?

22.9% of students at Greenwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 54022)
24,245
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
33
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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