- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Seneca, NY
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363078004147
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 363078004147 · West Seneca, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.4:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students)
Northwood Elementary School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Seneca We
West Seneca West Senior High School
1,069 students
- West Seneca Ea
West Seneca East Senior High School
779 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
778 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
680 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
629 students
- This school
Northwood Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$22,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Asian 12.1%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Northwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Seneca Central School District reports $22,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Seneca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Northwood Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Northwood Elementary School rank among schools in West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in West Seneca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in West Seneca Central School District?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students), West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), and West Middle School (778 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.