Enrollment
295
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Stream, NY
Ogden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ogden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363171004229
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogden Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363171004229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ogden Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ogden Elementary School
Ogden Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 295 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Ogden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 574 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District spends $40,674 per pupil, 54% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students) and Woodmere Middle School (644 students) alongside Ogden 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 Ogden Elementary School compares
Ogden 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$40,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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: 0.7 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
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 13.2%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Ogden Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which includes Ogden Elementary School.
$40,674
Per student
+54%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+145%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 Ogden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Hewlett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodmere Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewlett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ogden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~295 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ogden Elementary School
How many students attend Ogden Elementary School?
Ogden Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogden Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Ogden Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Ogden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ogden Elementary School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogden Elementary School?
Ogden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ogden Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream on the city page.
Is Ogden Elementary School a good school?
Ogden Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Besides Ogden Elementary School, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students), Woodmere Middle School (644 students), and Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students). See the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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