- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Leyden Elementary School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360504000244 · West Leyden, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 13.7:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boonville Elementary School (420 students)
West Leyden Elementary School held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Leyden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boonville Elem
Boonville Elementary School
420 students
- Adirondack Hig
Adirondack High School
383 students
- Adirondack Mid
Adirondack Middle School
243 students
- This school 123
West Leyden Elementary School
123 students
What this shows West Leyden Elementary School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Leyden Elementary School compares
West Leyden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,649
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
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.
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
District finance for Adirondack Central School District reports $24,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~123 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.