- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Biscoe, NC
Green Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370306003108
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Ridge Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Biscoe · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biscoe, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306003108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Green Ridge Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370306003108 · Biscoe, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.3:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
Green Ridge Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Green Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- West Middle
West Middle
343 students
- Troy Elementar 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- This school 271
Green Ridge Elementary
271 students
What this shows Green Ridge Elementary reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Ridge Elementary compares
Green Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 21.4%
White 20.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Green Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Green Ridge Elementary?
Green Ridge Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Biscoe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Ridge Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Green Ridge Elementary?
77.7% of students at Green Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Biscoe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Ridge Elementary?
Green Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Green Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Biscoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Biscoe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides Green Ridge Elementary, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.