Enrollment
552
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Westside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Westside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050690001429
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Westside Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Westside Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Westside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Westside Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Westside Elementary
Greenbrier Westside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Arkansas schools and 63% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 552 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 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Westside 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 Westside Elementary compares
Greenbrier Westside 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 63% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 552 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Greenbrier Westside 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 Westside 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 Westside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Westside 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~552 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Westside Elementary
How many students attend Greenbrier Westside Elementary?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Westside Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 63% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Westside Elementary?
29.8% of students at Greenbrier Westside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Westside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Westside Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Westside Elementary?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary 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 Westside Elementary rank among schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Westside Elementary ranks #2 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 Westside Elementary a good school?
Greenbrier Westside Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Westside 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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