- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sand Lake, NY
West Sand Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Sand Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360001600115
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sand Lake Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
West Sand Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Averill Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360001600115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
West Sand Lake Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360001600115 · West Sand Lake, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.1:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Averill Park High School (870 students)
West Sand Lake Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Sand Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Averill Park H
Averill Park High School
870 students
- Algonquin Midd
Algonquin Middle School
608 students
- Miller Hill Sc
Miller Hill School
377 students
- This school
West Sand Lake Elementary School
354 students
- Poestenkill El 334
Poestenkill Elementary School
334 students
What this shows West Sand Lake Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sand Lake Elementary School compares
West Sand Lake 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$22,931
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, West Sand Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Averill Park Central School District reports $22,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Sand Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averill Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poestenkill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sand Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Sand Lake Elementary School
How many students attend West Sand Lake Elementary School?
West Sand Lake Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sand Lake, NY. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sand Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sand Lake Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Sand Lake Elementary School?
17.3% of students at West Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Sand Lake Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in West Sand Lake, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sand Lake Elementary School?
West Sand Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Averill Park Central School District?
Besides West Sand Lake Elementary School, Averill Park Central School District also operates Averill Park High School (870 students), Algonquin Middle School (608 students), and Miller Hill School (377 students). See the Averill Park Central School District district page for the complete list.