Enrollment
879
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482175002195
Greenwood H S — Midland, TX
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greenwood Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greenwood H S reports 879 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the Texas average and 45% below the national baseline. The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greenwood Isd spends $15,055 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.7% from local sources (property taxes), 21.8% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenwood H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,055
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 879 Top 85% in Texas — larger than 15% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.3% -54% vs state
NCES ID 482175002195
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
White 41.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 102
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Isd, which includes Greenwood H S.
$15,055
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 21.8%
Federal 10.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood H S
How many students attend Greenwood H S?
Greenwood H S has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in MIDLAND, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood H S is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood H S?
28.3% of students at Greenwood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood H S?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood H S is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in MIDLAND, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood H S?
Greenwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.