Enrollment
1,064
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
Greenbriar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbriar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446301500
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbriar Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbriar Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbriar Middle School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbriar Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbriar Middle School
Greenbriar Middle School is a large elementary school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 1,064 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,064 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,064 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Parma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley Elementary School (971 students): Greenbriar Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 23.1:1).
Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students) and Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) alongside Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar Middle School compares
Greenbriar Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Greenbriar Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes Greenbriar Middle School.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Greenbriar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbriar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,064 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbriar Middle School
How many students attend Greenbriar Middle School?
Greenbriar Middle School has 1,064 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbriar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbriar Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbriar Middle School?
47.0% of students at Greenbriar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbriar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbriar Middle School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbriar Middle School?
Greenbriar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Greenbriar Middle School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbriar Middle School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parma on the city page.
Is Greenbriar Middle School a good school?
Greenbriar Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Parma City?
Besides Greenbriar Middle School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.
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