- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Nyack, NY
Strawtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strawtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362034001873
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strawtown Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in West Nyack · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 314
- students enrolled
Strawtown Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strawtown Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in West Nyack, NY.
School address
District: Clarkstown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362034001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Strawtown Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 362034001873 · West Nyack, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students)
Strawtown Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Strawtown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkstown Sou
Clarkstown South Senior High School
1,386 students
- Clarkstown Nor
Clarkstown North Senior High School
1,209 students
- Felix Festa De
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
679 students
- Felix Festa Ch
Felix Festa Character Middle School
612 students
- Felix Festa Ac
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
609 students
- This school 314
Strawtown Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Strawtown Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strawtown Elementary School compares
Strawtown Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,451
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Strawtown Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarkstown Central School District reports $28,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strawtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown South Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarkstown North Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Determination Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Character Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Achievement Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strawtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strawtown Elementary School
How many students attend Strawtown Elementary School?
Strawtown Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Nyack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strawtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strawtown Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strawtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strawtown Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in West Nyack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strawtown Elementary School?
Strawtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Strawtown Elementary School rank among public schools in West Nyack?
By Resource Investment Index, Strawtown Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in West Nyack, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Nyack on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkstown Central School District?
Besides Strawtown Elementary School, Clarkstown Central School District also operates Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students), Clarkstown North Senior High School (1,209 students), and Felix Festa Determination Middle School (679 students). See the Clarkstown Central School District district page for the complete list.