Enrollment
997
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540039000230
Greenbrier East High School — Lewisburg, WV
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greenbrier County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier East High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greenbrier East High School reports 997 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 9 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greenbrier County Schools spends $15,175 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.9% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 23.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenbrier East High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,175
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 997 Top 96% in West Virginia — larger than 4% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540039000230
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.8%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 113
Expulsions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenbrier County Schools, which includes Greenbrier East High School.
$15,175
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 47.0%
Federal 23.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier East High School
How many students attend Greenbrier East High School?
Greenbrier East High School has 997 students enrolled. It is a high school in LEWISBURG, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier East High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier East High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier East High School is White at 87.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEWISBURG, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier East High School?
Greenbrier East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.