- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Greensboro Elementary School shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 010171002158 · Greensboro, AL Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 16.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Moundville Elementary School (586 students)
Greensboro Elementary School shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Greensboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moundville Ele
Moundville Elementary School
586 students
- This school
Greensboro Elementary School
519 students
- Hale County Hi
Hale County High School
354 students
- Greensboro Hig
Greensboro High School
276 students
- Hale County Mi
Hale County Middle School
243 students
- Greensboro Mid 215
Greensboro Middle School
215 students
What this shows Greensboro Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greensboro Elementary School compares
Greensboro Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Hale County reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.