Enrollment
614
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
Harold T Wiley School
Federal NCES profile for Harold T Wiley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012004048
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold T Wiley School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold T Wiley School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold T Wiley School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold T Wiley School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harold T Wiley School
Harold T Wiley School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Watertown, New York, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 686 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #333.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Watertown City School District spends $18,592 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 215 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 614 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students) and Case Middle School (586 students) alongside Harold T Wiley 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 Harold T Wiley School compares
Harold T Wiley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$18,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 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
White 67.4%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Harold T Wiley School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown City School District, which includes Harold T Wiley School.
$18,592
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.9%
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 Harold T Wiley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold T Wiley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harold T Wiley School
How many students attend Harold T Wiley School?
Harold T Wiley School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold T Wiley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold T Wiley School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold T Wiley School?
67.8% of students at Harold T Wiley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold T Wiley School?
The largest demographic group at Harold T Wiley School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold T Wiley School?
Harold T Wiley School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Harold T Wiley School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold T Wiley School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
Is Harold T Wiley School a good school?
Harold T Wiley School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. 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 Watertown City School District?
Besides Harold T Wiley School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Case Middle School (586 students), and North Elementary School (435 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.
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