Enrollment
405
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sleepy Hollow, NY
W L Morse School
Federal NCES profile for W L Morse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362865003891
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W L Morse School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sleepy Hollow · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W L Morse School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W L Morse School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sleepy Hollow, NY.
School address
District: Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · New York
NCES ID 362865003891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W L Morse School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at W L Morse School
W L Morse School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sleepy Hollow, New York, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 910 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns also operates Sleepy Hollow High School (843 students) and Sleepy Hollow Middle School (617 students) alongside W L Morse 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 W L Morse School compares
W L Morse 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$29,233
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 35.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, W L Morse School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, which includes W L Morse School.
$29,233
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 22.5%
Federal 5.1%
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 W L Morse School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sleepy Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Interm School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Paulding School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W L Morse School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~405 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W L Morse School
How many students attend W L Morse School?
W L Morse School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sleepy Hollow, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W L Morse School?
The student-teacher ratio at W L Morse School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 W L Morse School?
46.8% of students at W L Morse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W L Morse School?
The largest demographic group at W L Morse School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W L Morse School?
W L Morse School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 W L Morse School rank among public schools in Sleepy Hollow?
By Resource Investment Index, W L Morse School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow on the city page.
Is W L Morse School a good school?
W L Morse School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns?
Besides W L Morse School, Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns also operates Sleepy Hollow High School (843 students), Sleepy Hollow Middle School (617 students), and Washington Irving Interm School (605 students). See the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns district page for the complete list.
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