Enrollment
597
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Plains, NY
Church Street School
Federal NCES profile for Church Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363126004755
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Church Street School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Church Street School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: White Plains City School District · New York
NCES ID 363126004755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Church Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Church Street School
Church Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in White Plains, New York, enrolling 597 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 728 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding White Plains City School District spends $31,766 per pupil, 20% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students) and White Plains Middle School (1,537 students) alongside Church Street 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 Church Street School compares
Church Street School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.7%
White 13.1%
African American 11.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Church Street School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Plains City School District, which includes Church Street School.
$31,766
Per student
+20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+91%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 16.8%
Federal 8.6%
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 Church Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Plains Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mamaroneck Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Church Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Church Street School
How many students attend Church Street School?
Church Street School has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Plains, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Church Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Church Street School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Church Street School?
49.1% of students at Church Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Church Street School?
The largest demographic group at Church Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in White Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Church Street School?
Church Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Church Street School rank among elementary schools in White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Church Street School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White Plains on the city page.
Is Church Street School a good school?
Church Street School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York 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 White Plains City School District?
Besides Church Street School, White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students), White Plains Middle School (1,537 students), and Mamaroneck Avenue School (605 students). See the White Plains City School District district page for the complete list.
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