- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, SC
Greenbrier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000542
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Elementary ranks #11 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Greenbrier Elementary shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 450231000542 · Greenville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Greenbrier Elementary shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenbrier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Greenbrier Elementary
876 students
What this shows Greenbrier Elementary reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenbrier Elementary compares
Greenbrier Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Greenbrier Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenbrier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
3,280 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Legacy Early College
Standard public school
1,592 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Cashion Elementary
Standard public school
964 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Blythe Academy
Standard public school
866 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Sterling School
Standard public school
749 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Elementary
How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary?
Greenbrier Elementary has 876 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Elementary?
63.3% of students at Greenbrier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Elementary is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Elementary?
Greenbrier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Greenbrier Elementary rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Elementary ranks #11 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Greenbrier Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.