- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
West Greene Elementary grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 370183000755 · Snow Hill, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 12.6:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene Central High (776 students)
West Greene Elementary grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Greene Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene Central
Greene Central High
776 students
- Greene County
Greene County Middle
602 students
- Snow Hill Prim
Snow Hill Primary
403 students
- This school
West Greene Elementary
402 students
- Greene County
Greene County Intermediate
350 students
- Greene Early C 166
Greene Early College High
166 students
What this shows West Greene Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Greene Elementary compares
West Greene Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,157
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Greene County Schools reports $16,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.