- Enrollment
- 3,107
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 361869005743 · Shirley, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: William Floyd High School (3,107 students)
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School grew from 703 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Floyd
William Floyd High School
3,107 students
- William Floyd 1,124
William Floyd Middle School
1,124 students
- William Paca M 1,078
William Paca Middle School
1,078 students
- Moriches Eleme 861
Moriches Elementary School
861 students
- This school 812
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
812 students
- John S Hobart 796
John S Hobart Elementary School
796 students
What this shows Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School compares
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,027
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 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.
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
District finance for William Floyd Union Free School District reports $29,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), up 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.