- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olean, NY
Washington West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362172003083
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington West Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Olean · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Olean, NY.
School address
District: Olean City School District · New York
NCES ID 362172003083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Washington West Elementary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362172003083 · Olean, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 18.9:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Olean Senior High School (668 students)
Washington West Elementary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Washington West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olean Senior H
Olean Senior High School
668 students
- Olean Intermed
Olean Intermediate-Middle School
534 students
- East View Elem
East View Elementary School
347 students
- This school
Washington West Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Washington West Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington West Elementary School compares
Washington West Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$23,506
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Washington West Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Olean City School District reports $23,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olean Intermediate-Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington West Elementary School
How many students attend Washington West Elementary School?
Washington West Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olean, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 60% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington West Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Washington West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington West Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Olean, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington West Elementary School?
Washington West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Washington West Elementary School rank among schools in Olean?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington West Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Olean, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olean on the city page.
What other schools are in Olean City School District?
Besides Washington West Elementary School, Olean City School District also operates Olean Senior High School (668 students), Olean Intermediate-Middle School (534 students), and East View Elementary School (347 students). See the Olean City School District district page for the complete list.