- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spruce Pine, NC
Greenlee Primary
Federal NCES profile for Greenlee Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370300002531
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenlee Primary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Spruce Pine · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenlee Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenlee Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300002531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Greenlee Primary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370300002531 · Spruce Pine, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High (482 students)
Greenlee Primary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenlee Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High
482 students
- This school
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle
236 students
- Deyton Element
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- Bowman Middle
Bowman Middle
202 students
- Gouge Elementa 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Greenlee Primary reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenlee Primary compares
Greenlee Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Greenlee Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenlee Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deyton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gouge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenlee Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Spruce Pine
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Greenlee Primary
How many students attend Greenlee Primary?
Greenlee Primary has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spruce Pine, NC. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenlee Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenlee Primary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenlee Primary?
55.0% of students at Greenlee Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenlee Primary?
The largest demographic group at Greenlee Primary is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Spruce Pine, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenlee Primary?
Greenlee Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Greenlee Primary rank among public schools in Spruce Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenlee Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Greenlee Primary, Mitchell County Schools also operates Mitchell High (482 students), Harris Middle (236 students), and Deyton Elementary (219 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.