- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goldsboro, NC
Greenwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370488001955
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Greenwood Middle shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 370488001955 · Goldsboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Greenwood Middle shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 402
Greenwood Middle
402 students
What this shows Greenwood Middle reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood Middle compares
Greenwood Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Greenwood Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Goldsboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grantham Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 14:1 students per teacher
Grantham Middle
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Dillard Academy
Standard public school
261 students 43.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Middle
How many students attend Greenwood Middle?
Greenwood Middle has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Middle?
99.3% of students at Greenwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Middle is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Middle?
Greenwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Greenwood Middle rank among elementary schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Greenwood Middle, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.