Enrollment
528
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, AL
Wo Parmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wo Parmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010051000231
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wo Parmer Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wo Parmer Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wo Parmer Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL.
School address
District: Butler County · Alabama
NCES ID 010051000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wo Parmer Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wo Parmer Elementary School
Wo Parmer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenville, Alabama, enrolling 528 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 413 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1056 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Butler County also operates Greenville High School (526 students) and Greenville Middle School (513 students) alongside Wo Parmer Elementary School.
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 Wo Parmer Elementary School compares
Wo Parmer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
African American 68.9%
White 20.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Wo Parmer Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Wo Parmer Elementary School.
$11,520
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 53.2%
Federal 23.7%
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 Wo Parmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgiana School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wo Parmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wo Parmer Elementary School
How many students attend Wo Parmer Elementary School?
Wo Parmer Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wo Parmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wo Parmer Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher 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 Wo Parmer Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Wo Parmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wo Parmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wo Parmer Elementary School is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Greenville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wo Parmer Elementary School?
Wo Parmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Wo Parmer Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wo Parmer Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Greenville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Wo Parmer Elementary School a good school?
Wo Parmer Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Butler County?
Besides Wo Parmer Elementary School, Butler County also operates Greenville High School (526 students), Greenville Middle School (513 students), and Mckenzie High School (487 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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