Enrollment
632
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, AR
East Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050699000463
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hills Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hills Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, AR.
School address
District: Greenwood School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050699000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hills Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hills Middle School
East Hills Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenwood, Arkansas, enrolling 632 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Arkansas schools and 55% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students) and Westwood Elementary School (839 students) alongside East Hills Middle 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 East Hills Middle School compares
East Hills Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 55% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$10,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 76.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, East Hills Middle School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood School District, which includes East Hills Middle School.
$10,430
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 46.4%
Federal 14.8%
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 East Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Pointe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Freshman Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Hills Middle School
How many students attend East Hills Middle School?
East Hills Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 55% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hills Middle School?
22.4% of students at East Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hills Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Greenwood, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hills Middle School?
East Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hills Middle School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hills Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is East Hills Middle School a good school?
East Hills Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas 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 Greenwood School District?
Besides East Hills Middle School, Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students), Westwood Elementary School (839 students), and East Pointe Elementary School (693 students). See the Greenwood School District district page for the complete list.
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