Enrollment
519
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensboro, AL
Greensboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greensboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010171002158
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greensboro Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greensboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greensboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greensboro, AL.
School address
District: Hale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010171002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greensboro Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greensboro Elementary School
Greensboro Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greensboro, Alabama, enrolling 519 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 519 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hale County also operates Moundville Elementary School (586 students) and Hale County High School (354 students) alongside Greensboro 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 Greensboro Elementary School compares
Greensboro Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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
African American 93.3%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Greensboro Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hale County, which includes Greensboro Elementary School.
$11,907
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 59.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Greensboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greensboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greensboro Elementary School
How many students attend Greensboro Elementary School?
Greensboro Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensboro, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Greensboro Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Greensboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greensboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greensboro Elementary School is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greensboro Elementary School?
Greensboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Greensboro Elementary School rank among public schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Greensboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greensboro, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greensboro on the city page.
Is Greensboro Elementary School a good school?
Greensboro Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama 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 Hale County?
Besides Greensboro Elementary School, Hale County also operates Moundville Elementary School (586 students), Hale County High School (354 students), and Greensboro High School (276 students). See the Hale County district page for the complete list.
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