Enrollment
251
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, NC
South Greenville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Greenville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001202145
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Greenville Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Greenville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Greenville Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Greenville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001202145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Greenville Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Greenville Elementary
South Greenville Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greenville, North Carolina, enrolling 251 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, South Greenville Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of North Carolina schools and 28% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 251 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastern Elementary (833 students): South Greenville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students) and South Central (1,738 students) alongside South Greenville Elementary.
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 South Greenville Elementary compares
South Greenville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, South Greenville Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pitt County Schools, which includes South Greenville Elementary.
$11,733
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 58.7%
Federal 21.1%
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 South Greenville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Greenville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastern Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Wintergreen Intermediate
Standard public school
821 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Elmhurst Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ecu Community School
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Greenville Elementary
How many students attend South Greenville Elementary?
South Greenville Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Greenville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Greenville Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Greenville Elementary?
96.4% of students at South Greenville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Greenville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Greenville Elementary is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Greenville Elementary?
South Greenville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 South Greenville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Greenville Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is South Greenville Elementary a good school?
South Greenville Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina 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 Pitt County Schools?
Besides South Greenville Elementary, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.
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