- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mohegan Lake, NY
George Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361662001473
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 411
- students enrolled
George Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeland Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361662001473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
George Washington Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 361662001473 · Mohegan Lake, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 12.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School (1,219 students)
George Washington Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland-Coppe
Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School
1,219 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
966 students
- Walter Panas H
Walter Panas High School
845 students
- Van Cortlandtv
Van Cortlandtville School
568 students
- Benjamin Frank 466
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
466 students
- This school 411
George Washington Elementary School
411 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,974
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 38.0%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, George Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lakeland Central School District reports $30,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Panas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Cortlandtville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mohegan Lake, NY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary School?
26.1% of students at George Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Mohegan Lake, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Lakeland Central School District?
Besides George Washington Elementary School, Lakeland Central School District also operates Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School (1,219 students), Lakeland High School (966 students), and Walter Panas High School (845 students). See the Lakeland Central School District district page for the complete list.