Enrollment
447
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050690001623
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arkansas schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.5% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Arkansas average.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% 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 Springhill Elementary 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 Springhill Elementary School compares
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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 447 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 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Greenbrier Springhill Elementary 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 Springhill Elementary 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 Springhill Elementary School 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Springhill Elementary 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
- 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School
How many students attend Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School?
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School?
27.5% of students at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School?
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Springhill Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School ranks #6 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 Springhill Elementary School a good school?
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Springhill Elementary School, 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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