- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Williston, NY
North Side School
Federal NCES profile for North Side School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361005000780
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 510
- students enrolled
North Side School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Williston Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361005000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Side School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 361005000780 · East Williston, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 9.8:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheatley School (689 students)
North Side School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Side School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheatley Schoo
Wheatley School
689 students
- This school
North Side School
510 students
- Willets Road S
Willets Road School
372 students
What this shows North Side School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Side School compares
North Side 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 86% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$38,812
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 510 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 50.2%
Asian 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, North Side School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Williston Union Free School District reports $38,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Side School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willets Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Side School
How many students attend North Side School?
North Side School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Williston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 North Side School?
7.6% of students at North Side School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side School?
The largest demographic group at North Side School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in East Williston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side School?
North Side School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Williston Union Free School District?
Besides North Side School, East Williston Union Free School District also operates Wheatley School (689 students) and Willets Road School (372 students). See the East Williston Union Free School District district page for the complete list.