- Enrollment
- 2,239
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Plains, NY
George Washington School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363126004179
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- 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 #5 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: White Plains City School District · New York
NCES ID 363126004179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
George Washington School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 363126004179 · White Plains, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 10.8:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: White Plains Senior High School (2,239 students)
George Washington School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 55.0 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
- White Plains S
White Plains Senior High School
2,239 students
- White Plains M
White Plains Middle School
1,537 students
- Mamaroneck Ave 605
Mamaroneck Avenue School
605 students
- Post Road Scho 605
Post Road School
605 students
- This school 602
George Washington School
602 students
- Ridgeway Schoo 597
Ridgeway School
597 students
What this shows George Washington School reports 602 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$33,404
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 17.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, George Washington School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Plains City School District reports $33,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Post Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington School
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Plains, NY. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
50.9% 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 66.3% of enrollment, in White Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington School?
George Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in White Plains City School District?
Besides George Washington 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.