Enrollment
340
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington School
George Washington School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Hempstead, New York, enrolling 340 students.
At 11.3:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 834 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Hempstead Union Free School District spends $38,388 per pupil, 45% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students) and Cornwell Avenue School (331 students) alongside George Washington 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 George Washington School compares
George Washington 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$38,388
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hempstead Union Free School District, which includes George Washington School.
$38,388
Per student
+45%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 24.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in West Hempstead on the city page.
Is George Washington School a good school?
George Washington School earns 42/100 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 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.
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