Enrollment
602
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in White Plains, New York, enrolling 602 students.
At 10.8:1, 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 50.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 698 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Plains City School District, which includes George Washington 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 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
- 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~602 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 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Plains, NY.
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, 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 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.
Is George Washington School a good school?
George Washington School earns 55/100 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 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.
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