Enrollment
386
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynbrook, NY
West End School
Federal NCES profile for West End School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361791001610
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lynbrook · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 386
- students enrolled
West End School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lynbrook, NY.
School address
District: Lynbrook Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361791001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West End School
West End School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lynbrook, New York, enrolling 386 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lynbrook Union Free School District also operates Lynbrook Senior High School (846 students) and Marion Street School (435 students) alongside West End 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 End School compares
West End 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, West End School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynbrook Union Free School District, which includes West End School.
$30,525
Per student
+16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How West End School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Street School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynbrook South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynbrook North Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Lynbrook, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End School?
The largest demographic group at West End School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Lynbrook, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End School?
West End School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 End School rank among elementary schools in Lynbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, West End School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lynbrook, 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 Lynbrook on the city page.
Is West End School a good school?
West End School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Lynbrook Union Free School District?
Besides West End School, Lynbrook Union Free School District also operates Lynbrook Senior High School (846 students), Marion Street School (435 students), and Lynbrook South Middle School (414 students). See the Lynbrook Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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