Enrollment
583
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050690001359
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Middle School
Greenbrier Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.7% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 583 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 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% 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 Junior High School (569 students) alongside Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier Middle School compares
Greenbrier Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 55% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$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 583 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Greenbrier Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | 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 Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Middle School'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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~583 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Middle School
How many students attend Greenbrier Middle School?
Greenbrier Middle School has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Middle School?
26.7% of students at Greenbrier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Middle School?
Greenbrier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public 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 public schools in Greenbrier on the city page.
Is Greenbrier Middle School a good school?
Greenbrier Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Middle School, Greenbrier School District also operates Greenbrier High School (818 students), Greenbrier Junior High School (569 students), and Greenbrier Westside Elementary (552 students). See the Greenbrier School District district page for the complete list.
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