- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washingtonville, NY
Taft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Elementary 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 363003004038
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Washingtonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washingtonville, NY.
School address
District: Washingtonville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363003004038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Taft Elementary School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 363003004038 · Washingtonville, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 11.3:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washingtonville Senior High School (1,308 students)
Taft Elementary School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Taft Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washingtonvill
Washingtonville Senior High School
1,308 students
- Washingtonvill
Washingtonville Middle School
884 students
- Round Hill Ele
Round Hill Elementary School
718 students
- This school 522
Taft Elementary School
522 students
- Little Britain 442
Little Britain Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Taft Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Elementary School compares
Taft 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$26,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Taft Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Washingtonville Central School District reports $26,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtonville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washingtonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Britain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft Elementary School
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washingtonville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Taft Elementary School?
31.3% of students at Taft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Elementary School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Washingtonville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary 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 Taft Elementary School rank among public schools in Washingtonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washingtonville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washingtonville Central School District?
Besides Taft Elementary School, Washingtonville Central School District also operates Washingtonville Senior High School (1,308 students), Washingtonville Middle School (884 students), and Round Hill Elementary School (718 students). See the Washingtonville Central School District district page for the complete list.