- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hempstead, NY
George Washington School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363066004122
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in West Hempstead · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363066004122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
George Washington School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 363066004122 · West Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students)
George Washington School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hempstead
West Hempstead Secondary School
806 students
- This school
George Washington School
340 students
- Cornwell Avenu
Cornwell Avenue School
331 students
- Chestnut Stree 120
Chestnut Street School
120 students
What this shows George Washington School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington School compares
George Washington School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$42,035
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 18.2%
White 14.4%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, George Washington School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Hempstead Union Free School District reports $42,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornwell Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington School
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 George Washington School?
41.7% of students at George Washington 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 School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in West Hempstead, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington School?
George Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does George Washington School rank among elementary schools in West Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides George Washington School, West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students), Cornwell Avenue School (331 students), and Chestnut Street School (120 students). See the West Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.