Enrollment
328
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Plains, NY
Virginia Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362940004536
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Road Elementary School earns 48/100 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.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Road Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Road Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: Valhalla Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362940004536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia Road Elementary School
Virginia Road Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in White Plains, New York, enrolling 328 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Valhalla Union Free School District spends $34,798 per pupil, 32% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Valhalla High School (424 students) and Kensico School (352 students) alongside Virginia Road 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 Virginia Road Elementary School compares
Virginia Road 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,798
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 + 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.
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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Virginia Road Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valhalla Union Free School District, which includes Virginia Road Elementary School.
$34,798
Per student
+32%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+110%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 17.7%
Federal 3.1%
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 Virginia Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensico School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valhalla Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~328 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Road Elementary School
How many students attend Virginia Road Elementary School?
Virginia Road Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Plains, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Road 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 Virginia Road Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Virginia Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Road Elementary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in White Plains, 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 Virginia Road Elementary School?
Virginia Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Virginia Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Road Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in White Plains, 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 White Plains on the city page.
Is Virginia Road Elementary School a good school?
Virginia Road Elementary School earns 48/100 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. 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 Valhalla Union Free School District?
Besides Virginia Road Elementary School, Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Valhalla High School (424 students), Kensico School (352 students), and Valhalla Middle School (322 students). See the Valhalla Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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