- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Beach, NY
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361773001600
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Long Beach, NY.
School address
District: Long Beach City School District · New York
NCES ID 361773001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 361773001600 · Long Beach, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 9.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Beach High School (1,253 students)
West Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long Beach Hig
Long Beach High School
1,253 students
- Long Beach Mid
Long Beach Middle School
664 students
- Lido Elementar 468
Lido Elementary School
468 students
- Lindell Boulev 462
Lindell Boulevard School
462 students
- This school 340
West Elementary School
340 students
- East Elementar 271
East Elementary School
271 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$38,906
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, West Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach City School District reports $38,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lido Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindell Boulevard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Beach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 West Elementary School?
22.6% of students at 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 West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Long Beach, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 West Elementary School rank among public schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach City School District?
Besides West Elementary School, Long Beach City School District also operates Long Beach High School (1,253 students), Long Beach Middle School (664 students), and Lido Elementary School (468 students). See the Long Beach City School District district page for the complete list.