Enrollment
70
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Endicott, NY
Linnaeus W West School
Federal NCES profile for Linnaeus W West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361071006576
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linnaeus W West School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Endicott · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Linnaeus W West School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linnaeus W West School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Endicott, NY.
School address
District: Union-Endicott Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361071006576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linnaeus W West School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linnaeus W West School
Linnaeus W West School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Endicott, New York, enrolling 70 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Linnaeus W West School is leaner than roughly 91% of New York schools and 34% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of New York schools, with 70 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 17 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 70 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Union-Endicott Central School District also operates Union-Endicott High School (1,078 students) and Jennie F Snapp Middle School (772 students) alongside Linnaeus W 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 Linnaeus W West School compares
Linnaeus W 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.1%
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
$23,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 76.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.8%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Linnaeus W West School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union-Endicott Central School District, which includes Linnaeus W West School.
$23,313
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Linnaeus W West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union-Endicott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie F Snapp Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George F Johnson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linnaeus W West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other 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 (~70 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linnaeus W West School
How many students attend Linnaeus W West School?
Linnaeus W West School has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Endicott, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linnaeus W West School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linnaeus W West School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linnaeus W West School?
82.8% of students at Linnaeus W West School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linnaeus W West School?
The largest demographic group at Linnaeus W West School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Endicott, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linnaeus W West School?
Linnaeus W West School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Linnaeus W West School rank among public schools in Endicott?
By Resource Investment Index, Linnaeus W West School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Endicott, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Endicott on the city page.
Is Linnaeus W West School a good school?
Linnaeus W West School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Union-Endicott Central School District?
Besides Linnaeus W West School, Union-Endicott Central School District also operates Union-Endicott High School (1,078 students), Jennie F Snapp Middle School (772 students), and George F Johnson Elementary School (570 students). See the Union-Endicott Central School District district page for the complete list.
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