Enrollment
812
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shirley, NY
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361869005743
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Shirley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Shirley, NY.
School address
District: William Floyd Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361869005743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Shirley, New York, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 812 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 812 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
William Floyd Union Free School District also operates William Floyd High School (3,107 students) and William Floyd Middle School (1,124 students) alongside Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary 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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School compares
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$26,177
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 812 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 25.5%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William Floyd Union Free School District, which includes Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School.
$26,177
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Floyd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Floyd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Paca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriches Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S Hobart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,107
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~812 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
How many students attend Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School has 812 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shirley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Shirley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shirley?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Shirley, 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 Shirley on the city page.
Is Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School a good school?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. 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 William Floyd Union Free School District?
Besides Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, William Floyd Union Free School District also operates William Floyd High School (3,107 students), William Floyd Middle School (1,124 students), and William Paca Middle School (1,078 students). See the William Floyd Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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