- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Washington, NY
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Philip Sousa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362358003292
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Philip Sousa Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Philip Sousa Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Port Washington, NY.
School address
District: Port Washington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362358003292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John Philip Sousa Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 362358003292 · Port Washington, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 12.3:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (1,643 students)
John Philip Sousa Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Philip Sousa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul D Schreib
Paul D Schreiber Senior High School
1,643 students
- Carrie Palmer
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
1,213 students
- This school 564
John Philip Sousa Elementary School
564 students
- Manorhaven Ele 499
Manorhaven Elementary School
499 students
- Guggenheim Ele 473
Guggenheim Elementary School
473 students
- John J Daly El 471
John J Daly Elementary School
471 students
What this shows John Philip Sousa Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Philip Sousa Elementary School compares
John Philip Sousa Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 98% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,651
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, John Philip Sousa Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Washington Union Free School District reports $30,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Philip Sousa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul D Schreiber Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manorhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guggenheim Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Daly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Philip Sousa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Philip Sousa Elementary School
How many students attend John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Washington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Philip Sousa Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
0.9% of students at John Philip Sousa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Philip Sousa Elementary School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Port Washington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Philip Sousa Elementary School?
John Philip Sousa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 John Philip Sousa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, John Philip Sousa Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Washington Union Free School District?
Besides John Philip Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington Union Free School District also operates Paul D Schreiber Senior High School (1,643 students), Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School (1,213 students), and Manorhaven Elementary School (499 students). See the Port Washington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.