Enrollment
760
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 051308001066
Greene Co. Tech High School — Paragould, AR
Federal NCES profile for Greene Co. Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greene Co. Tech School Dist. · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene Co. Tech High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greene Co. Tech High School reports 760 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% below the Arkansas average and 49% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greene Co. Tech School Dist. spends $11,834 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.5% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greene Co. Tech High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 40% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,834
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 760 Top 91% in Arkansas — larger than 9% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.2% -56% vs state
NCES ID 051308001066
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.4%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene Co. Tech School Dist., which includes Greene Co. Tech High School.
$11,834
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 50.2%
Federal 19.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar other schools in Paragould
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greene Co. Tech Primary School
Standard public school
710 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Paragould Primary School
Standard public school
602 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Greene Co. Tech Interm. School
Standard public school
557 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School
Standard public school
521 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greene Co. Tech High School
How many students attend Greene Co. Tech High School?
Greene Co. Tech High School has 760 students enrolled. It is a other school in PARAGOULD, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Co. Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Co. Tech High School is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greene Co. Tech High School?
26.2% of students at Greene Co. Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene Co. Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Greene Co. Tech High School is White at 91.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in PARAGOULD, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene Co. Tech High School?
Greene Co. Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.