Enrollment
513
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, AL
Greenville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010051000228
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL.
School address
District: Butler County · Alabama
NCES ID 010051000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenville Middle School
Greenville Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greenville, Alabama, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and White (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% 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.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 513 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenville Elementary School (268 students): Greenville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students) and Greenville High School (526 students) alongside Greenville Middle 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 Middle School compares
Greenville Middle 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 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 72.9%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Greenville Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Greenville Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wo Parmer Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgiana School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville Middle 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenville Middle School
How many students attend Greenville Middle School?
Greenville Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenville Middle School?
84.2% of students at Greenville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenville Middle School is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Greenville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville Middle School?
Greenville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Greenville Middle School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Greenville Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Butler County?
Besides Greenville Middle School, Butler County also operates Wo Parmer Elementary School (528 students), Greenville High School (526 students), and Mckenzie High School (487 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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