Enrollment
259
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boonsboro, MD
Greenbrier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001268
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Boonsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Elementary
Greenbrier Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Boonsboro, Maryland, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Boonsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Boonsboro Elementary (514 students): Greenbrier Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Greenbrier 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 Elementary compares
Greenbrier Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Greenbrier Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Greenbrier Elementary.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Boonsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Elementary
How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary?
Greenbrier Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boonsboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Elementary?
31.6% of students at Greenbrier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Elementary is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Boonsboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Elementary?
Greenbrier Elementary 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 Greenbrier Elementary rank among public schools in Boonsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boonsboro on the city page.
Is Greenbrier Elementary a good school?
Greenbrier Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Greenbrier Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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