- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Harold T Wiley School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 363012004048 · Watertown, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.6:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Harold T Wiley School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harold T Wiley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- This school
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- Sherman School 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows Harold T Wiley School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold T Wiley School compares
Harold T Wiley School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.