- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethpage, NY
John H West School
Federal NCES profile for John H West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362319003246
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H West School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bethpage · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John H West School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H West School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bethpage, NY.
School address
District: Plainedge Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362319003246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
John H West School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 362319003246 · Bethpage, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 12.4:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainedge Senior High School (856 students)
John H West School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John H West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainedge Seni
Plainedge Senior High School
856 students
- Plainedge Midd
Plainedge Middle School
661 students
- Charles E Schw
Charles E Schwarting School
524 students
- This school
John H West School
473 students
- Eastplain Scho
Eastplain School
445 students
What this shows John H West School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H West School compares
John H West 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,821
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, John H West School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainedge Union Free School District reports $30,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainedge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles E Schwarting School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastplain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H West School
How many students attend John H West School?
John H West School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethpage, NY. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H West School?
The student-teacher ratio at John H West School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H West School?
10.8% of students at John H West School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H West School?
The largest demographic group at John H West School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Bethpage, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H West School?
John H West School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 John H West School rank among elementary schools in Bethpage?
By Resource Investment Index, John H West School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bethpage, 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 Bethpage on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainedge Union Free School District?
Besides John H West School, Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students), Plainedge Middle School (661 students), and Charles E Schwarting School (524 students). See the Plainedge Union Free School District district page for the complete list.