Enrollment
408
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenbrier, AR
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greenbrier Wooster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050690001476
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Greenbrier · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Wooster Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Greenbrier, AR.
School address
District: Greenbrier School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050690001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbrier Wooster Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenbrier, Arkansas, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.0% 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 Wooster 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 Wooster Elementary compares
Greenbrier Wooster 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Greenbrier Wooster 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 Wooster 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 Wooster Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Westside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbrier Wooster 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
- 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 (~408 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbrier Wooster Elementary
How many students attend Greenbrier Wooster Elementary?
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary?
30.2% of students at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbrier Wooster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenbrier Wooster Elementary is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Greenbrier, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbrier Wooster Elementary?
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Wooster Elementary rank among public schools in Greenbrier?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbrier Wooster Elementary ranks #1 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 Wooster Elementary a good school?
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wooster 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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