- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bessemer, AL
Greenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010033000082
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Bessemer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Bessemer, AL.
School address
District: Bessemer City · Alabama
NCES ID 010033000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Greenwood Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010033000082 · Bessemer, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 18.1:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bessemer City High School (760 students)
Greenwood Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Greenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City High School
760 students
- Bessemer City
Bessemer City Middle School
616 students
- Jonesboro Elem
Jonesboro Elementary School
474 students
- Charles F Hard
Charles F Hard Elementary School
364 students
- This school 290
Greenwood Elementary School
290 students
- Westhills Elem 277
Westhills Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Greenwood Elementary School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood Elementary School compares
Greenwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Greenwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bessemer City reports $15,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessemer City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles F Hard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westhills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Bessemer
2 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bessemer, AL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Greenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Elementary School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Bessemer, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Greenwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Bessemer?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer on the city page.
What other schools are in Bessemer City?
Besides Greenwood Elementary School, Bessemer City also operates Bessemer City High School (760 students), Bessemer City Middle School (616 students), and Jonesboro Elementary School (474 students). See the Bessemer City district page for the complete list.