At a glance
Reported students
872
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
604.5
Greathouse El: 872 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 785
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Greathouse El
Greathouse El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Midland. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Midland ISD. NCES reports 872 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (41.2%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Greathouse El
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White41.2%
- Hispanic43%
- Black5.2%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Midland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ralph Bunche El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
841 reported students
Santa Rita El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
835 reported students
Barbara Fasken El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
909 reported students
General Tommy Franks El
Elementary · Grades KG–06
950 reported students
Bonham El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
697 reported students
Barbara Yarbrough El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
691 reported students
Public schools near Greathouse El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 468 | 1.2 mi |
| Barbara Fasken El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 909 | 1.3 mi |
| Bush El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 527 | 1.6 mi |
| Rusk El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 516 | 2 mi |
| Scharbauer El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 579 | 2.1 mi |
| Emerson El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 529 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Greathouse El
What grades does Greathouse El serve?
Greathouse El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Midland ISD.
How many students attend Greathouse El?
Greathouse El reported 872 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 785 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Greathouse El?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 872 students and 39.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Greathouse El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Greathouse El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Midland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Greathouse El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Greathouse El in?
Greathouse El is part of Midland ISD, based in Midland, TX, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Greathouse El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parker El (1.2 mi), Barbara Fasken El (1.3 mi), Bush El (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.