Enrollment
268
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, AL
Greenville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010051001482
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL.
School address
District: Butler County · Alabama
NCES ID 010051001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenville Elementary School
Greenville Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Greenville, Alabama, enrolling 268 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.4% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenville Middle School (513 students): Greenville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 19.7:1).
Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students) and Greenville High School (526 students) alongside Greenville 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 Greenville Elementary School compares
Greenville 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$11,520
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 67.5%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Greenville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Greenville Elementary School.
$11,520
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 53.2%
Federal 23.7%
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 Greenville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wo Parmer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgiana School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~268 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenville Elementary School
How many students attend Greenville Elementary School?
Greenville Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Greenville Elementary School?
85.4% of students at Greenville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenville Elementary School is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Greenville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville Elementary School?
Greenville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Greenville Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is Greenville Elementary School a good school?
Greenville Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama 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 Butler County?
Besides Greenville Elementary School, Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students), Greenville High School (526 students), and Greenville Middle School (513 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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