- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Greenville Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370001202145 · Greenville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 11.4:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
South Greenville Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Greenville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school 251
South Greenville Elementary
251 students
What this shows South Greenville Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Greenville Elementary compares
South Greenville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,253
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
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.
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
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,738
- 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
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 (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.