- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Seneca, NY
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363078004754
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
West Elementary School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 363078004754 · West Seneca, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 13.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students)
West Elementary School grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 699 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 56.7 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
- West Seneca We
West Seneca West Senior High School
1,069 students
- West Seneca Ea
West Seneca East Senior High School
779 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
778 students
- This school
West Elementary School
680 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
629 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
567 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$22,179
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, West Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Seneca Central School District reports $22,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca West Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Seneca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
27.0% 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 84.7% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Seneca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in West Seneca Central School District?
Besides West Elementary School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students), West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), and West Middle School (778 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.