Enrollment
405
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362865003891
W L Morse School — Sleepy Hollow, NY
Federal NCES profile for W L Morse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-15% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
W L Morse School reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the New York average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns spends $31,951 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.5% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W L Morse School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New York — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,951
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 405 Top 46% in New York — larger than 54% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.8% -17% vs state
NCES ID 362865003891
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns, which includes W L Morse School.
$31,951
Per student
+7%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W L Morse School?
W L Morse School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.