Enrollment
599
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510147002808
Greenwood Mill Elementary — Winchester, VA
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 58
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: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Mill Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greenwood Mill Elementary reports 599 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Virginia average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 399 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $15,957 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.4% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 51% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 57% | — | — |
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
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,957
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 399 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 599 Top 57% in Virginia — larger than 43% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.3% -51% vs state
NCES ID 510147002808
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 399:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Greenwood Mill Elementary.
$15,957
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 39.5%
Federal 8.0%
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
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar other schools in Winchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Redbud Run Elementary
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614 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Armel Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 15:1 students per teacher
John Kerr Elementary
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583 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Gainesboro Elementary
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483 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orchard View Elementary
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469 students 14:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Mill Elementary
How many students attend Greenwood Mill Elementary?
Greenwood Mill Elementary has 599 students enrolled. It is a other school in Winchester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Mill Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Mill Elementary?
29.3% of students at Greenwood Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Mill Elementary is White at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winchester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Mill Elementary?
Greenwood Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.