Enrollment
386
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 361791001610
West End School — Lynbrook, NY
Federal NCES profile for West End School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lynbrook Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West End School reports 386 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lynbrook Union Free School District spends $36,639 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.8% from local sources (property taxes), 19.0% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West End School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in New York — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,639
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 386 Top 42% in New York — larger than 58% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 361791001610
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 9.8%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynbrook Union Free School District, which includes West End School.
$36,639
Per student
+23%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+88%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 19.0%
Federal 5.2%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West End School
How many students attend West End School?
West End School has 386 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LYNBROOK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End School is 11.8:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End School?
The largest demographic group at West End School is White at 53.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in LYNBROOK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End School?
West End School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.