Enrollment
680
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Seneca, New York, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 647 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #403.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Seneca Central School District spends $20,645 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students) and West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students) alongside West Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Seneca Central School District, which includes West Elementary School.
$20,645
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.4%
Federal 10.6%
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.
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
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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