Enrollment
279
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenland, AR
Greenland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050693000419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greenland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenland Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenland, AR.
School address
District: Greenland School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050693000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenland Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenland Elementary School
Greenland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Greenland, Arkansas, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenland School District also operates Greenland High School (260 students) and Greenland Middle School (208 students) alongside Greenland 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 Greenland Elementary School compares
Greenland 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$13,747
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 73.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Greenland Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenland School District, which includes Greenland Elementary School.
$13,747
Per student
+12%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 36.9%
Federal 22.9%
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 Greenland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenland Elementary School
How many students attend Greenland Elementary School?
Greenland Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenland, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenland Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenland Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Greenland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenland Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Greenland, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenland Elementary School?
Greenland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Greenland Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenland?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenland, 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 Greenland on the city page.
Is Greenland Elementary School a good school?
Greenland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Greenland School District?
Besides Greenland Elementary School, Greenland School District also operates Greenland High School (260 students) and Greenland Middle School (208 students). See the Greenland School District district page for the complete list.
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