- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Grove, NY
Wenonah School
Federal NCES profile for Wenonah School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362535003513
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wenonah School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wenonah School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Grove, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535003513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wenonah School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362535003513 · Lake Grove, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School North (2,008 students)
Wenonah School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wenonah School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- Samoset Middle
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- This school 488
Wenonah School
488 students
What this shows Wenonah School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wenonah School compares
Wenonah 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,213
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 5.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Wenonah School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wenonah School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sachem High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samoset Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wenonah School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wenonah School
How many students attend Wenonah School?
Wenonah School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Grove, NY. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenonah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenonah School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wenonah School?
21.5% of students at Wenonah School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wenonah School?
The largest demographic group at Wenonah School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Lake Grove, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wenonah School?
Wenonah School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wenonah School rank among elementary schools in Lake Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Wenonah School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Grove, 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 Sachem Central School District?
Besides Wenonah School, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School North (2,008 students), Sachem High School East (1,984 students), and Seneca Middle School (928 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.