Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood, MS

At a glance

Reported students

367

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.16

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi high enrollment

51st percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

278

Amanda Elzy High School: 367 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 353
Teachers (FTE): 35
Student–teacher ratio: 10.1:1

What the reported data says about Amanda Elzy High School

Amanda Elzy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Greenwood. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District. NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (81.5%) and multiracial (9.3%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Amanda Elzy High School

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2%
Students with disabilities: 9.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Black81.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Leflore County High School

High · Grades 07–12

293 reported students

Greenwood High School/Votech

High · Grades 09–12

633 reported students

Career and Technical Center

High · Grades 08–12

0 reported students

Davis Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

377 reported students

Leflore Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

306 reported students

Threadgill Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–06

295 reported students

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Public schools near Amanda Elzy High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Threadgill Elementary Elementary · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	02–06	295	0.9 mi
Threadgill Primary School Elementary · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	PK–01	207	1.2 mi
Greenwood Alternative School Other · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	01–12	0	1.4 mi
Career and Technical Center High · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	08–12	0	1.6 mi
Greenwood High School/Votech High · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	09–12	633	1.7 mi
Leflore County High School High · Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District	07–12	293	8.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Amanda Elzy High School

What grades does Amanda Elzy High School serve?

Amanda Elzy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District.

How many students attend Amanda Elzy High School?

Amanda Elzy High School reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 367 students and 27.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Amanda Elzy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Amanda Elzy High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Amanda Elzy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Amanda Elzy High School in?

Amanda Elzy High School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, based in Greenwood, MS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Amanda Elzy High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Threadgill Elementary (0.9 mi), Threadgill Primary School (1.2 mi), Greenwood Alternative School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.