Enrollment
473
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John H West School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John H West School
John H West School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bethpage, New York, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New York average.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students) and Plainedge Middle School (661 students) alongside John H West 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 John H West School compares
John H West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,761
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainedge Union Free School District, which includes John H West School.
$29,761
Per student
+13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 30.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John H West School a good school?
John H West School earns 45/100 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 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.
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