Enrollment
481
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Eastside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050690000417
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Eastside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Eastside Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 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 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenbrier School District also operates Greenbrier High School (818 students) and Greenbrier Middle School (583 students) alongside Greenbrier Eastside Elementary.
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 Greenbrier Eastside Elementary compares
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,190
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Greenbrier Eastside Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenbrier School District, which includes Greenbrier Eastside Elementary.
$10,190
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 18.8%
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 Greenbrier Eastside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Eastside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~481 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Eastside Elementary
How many students attend Greenbrier Eastside Elementary?
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary?
30.9% of students at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Eastside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Eastside Elementary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Eastside Elementary?
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Greenbrier Eastside Elementary rank among schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Eastside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Greenbrier, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenbrier on the city page.
Is Greenbrier Eastside Elementary a good school?
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Greenbrier School District?
Besides Greenbrier Eastside Elementary, Greenbrier School District also operates Greenbrier High School (818 students), Greenbrier Middle School (583 students), and Greenbrier Junior High School (569 students). See the Greenbrier School District district page for the complete list.
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