Enrollment
123
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Leyden, NY
West Leyden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Leyden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360504000244
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Leyden Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
West Leyden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Adirondack Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360504000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Leyden Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Leyden Elementary School
West Leyden Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in West Leyden, New York, enrolling 123 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 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 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 123 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Adirondack Central School District also operates Boonville Elementary School (420 students) and Adirondack High School (383 students) alongside West Leyden 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 Leyden Elementary School compares
West Leyden 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$23,642
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 97.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, West Leyden Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adirondack Central School District, which includes West Leyden Elementary School.
$23,642
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 Leyden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adirondack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adirondack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Leyden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Leyden Elementary School
How many students attend West Leyden Elementary School?
West Leyden Elementary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Leyden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Leyden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Leyden Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Leyden Elementary School?
44.7% of students at West Leyden 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 Leyden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Leyden Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in West Leyden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Leyden Elementary School?
West Leyden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Leyden Elementary School a good school?
West Leyden Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Adirondack Central School District?
Besides West Leyden Elementary School, Adirondack Central School District also operates Boonville Elementary School (420 students), Adirondack High School (383 students), and Adirondack Middle School (243 students). See the Adirondack Central School District district page for the complete list.
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