Enrollment
402
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snow Hill, NC
West Greene Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Greene Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370183000755
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Greene Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Snow Hill · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Greene Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Snow Hill, NC.
School address
District: Greene County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370183000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Greene Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Greene Elementary
West Greene Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Snow Hill, North Carolina, enrolling 402 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 508 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Greene County Schools spends $15,182 per pupil, 26% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Snow Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Snow Hill Primary (403 students): West Greene Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Greene County Schools also operates Greene Central High (776 students) and Greene County Middle (602 students) alongside West Greene 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 West Greene Elementary compares
West Greene 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 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
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 34.3%
White 23.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, West Greene Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Schools, which includes West Greene Elementary.
$15,182
Per student
+26%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 64.5%
Federal 24.0%
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.
How West Greene Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Hill Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene County Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Greene Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Snow Hill
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Greene Elementary
How many students attend West Greene Elementary?
West Greene Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snow Hill, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Greene Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Greene Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 West Greene Elementary?
99.1% of students at West Greene Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Greene Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Greene Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment, in Snow Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Greene Elementary?
West Greene Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 West Greene Elementary rank among elementary schools in Snow Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill on the city page.
Is West Greene Elementary a good school?
West Greene Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Greene County Schools?
Besides West Greene Elementary, Greene County Schools also operates Greene Central High (776 students), Greene County Middle (602 students), and Snow Hill Primary (403 students). See the Greene County Schools district page for the complete list.
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