- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paragould, AR
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Greene Cty Tech Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051308000015
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene Cty Tech Elem. School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Greene Co. Tech School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051308000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 051308000015 · Paragould, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 15.7:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene Co. Tech High School (760 students)
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene Co. Tec
Greene Co. Tech High School
760 students
- Greene Co. Tec
Greene Co. Tech Primary School
710 students
- Greene Co. Tec
Greene Co. Tech Interm. School
557 students
- Green Co. Tech
Green Co. Tech Jr. High School
521 students
- This school
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
501 students
- Greene Cty Tec
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate
501 students
What this shows Greene Cty Tech Elem. School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greene Cty Tech Elem. School compares
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 68% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Greene Cty Tech Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greene Co. Tech School Dist. reports $11,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greene Cty Tech Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Co. Tech High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene Co. Tech Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Co. Tech Interm. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Co. Tech Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene Cty Tech Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene Cty Tech Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greene Cty Tech Elem. School
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech Elem. School?
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech Elem. School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greene Cty Tech Elem. School?
33.1% of students at Greene Cty Tech Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene Cty Tech Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Greene Cty Tech Elem. School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene Cty Tech Elem. School?
Greene Cty Tech Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greene Cty Tech Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene Cty Tech Elem. School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Greene Co. Tech School Dist.?
Besides Greene Cty Tech Elem. School, Greene Co. Tech School Dist. also operates Greene Co. Tech High School (760 students), Greene Co. Tech Primary School (710 students), and Greene Co. Tech Interm. School (557 students). See the Greene Co. Tech School Dist. district page for the complete list.