- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westbury, NY
Powells Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Powells Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363096004160
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powells Lane School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Powells Lane School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powells Lane School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: Westbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363096004160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Powells Lane School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 363096004160 · Westbury, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.9:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbury High School (1,574 students)
Powells Lane School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Powells Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbury High
Westbury High School
1,574 students
- Westbury Middl
Westbury Middle School
945 students
- Park Avenue Sc 557
Park Avenue School
557 students
- Drexel Avenue 513
Drexel Avenue School
513 students
- This school 476
Powells Lane School
476 students
- Dryden Street 415
Dryden Street School
415 students
What this shows Powells Lane School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powells Lane School compares
Powells Lane 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$35,380
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 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 71.0%
African American 20.4%
White 7.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Powells Lane School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Westbury Union Free School District reports $35,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powells Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drexel Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dryden Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powells Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powells Lane School
How many students attend Powells Lane School?
Powells Lane School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westbury, NY. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powells Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powells Lane School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powells Lane School?
59.7% of students at Powells Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powells Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Powells Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powells Lane School?
Powells Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Powells Lane School rank among elementary schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Powells Lane School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Westbury Union Free School District?
Besides Powells Lane School, Westbury Union Free School District also operates Westbury High School (1,574 students), Westbury Middle School (945 students), and Park Avenue School (557 students). See the Westbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.