- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
W L Morse School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 362865003891 · Sleepy Hollow, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 9.9:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sleepy Hollow High School (843 students)
W L Morse School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
W L Morse School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow High School
843 students
- Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
617 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Interm School
605 students
- This school
W L Morse School
405 students
- John Paulding 166
John Paulding School
166 students
What this shows W L Morse School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How W L Morse School compares
W L Morse 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,663
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
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
District finance for Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns reports $30,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.