Enrollment
215
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syosset, NY
West Side School
Federal NCES profile for West Side School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360801000575
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Syosset · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, NY.
School address
District: Cold Spring Harbor Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360801000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Side School
West Side School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Syosset, New York, enrolling 215 students.
At 11.3:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cold Spring Harbor Central School District spends $38,945 per pupil, 47% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Cold Spring Harbor Central School District also operates Cold Spring Harbor High School (719 students) and Lloyd Harbor School (389 students) alongside West Side 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 Side School compares
West Side 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 95% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$38,945
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 81.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, West Side School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, which includes West Side School.
$38,945
Per student
+47%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+135%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.9%
State 6.8%
Federal 1.3%
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 Side School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd Harbor School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goosehill Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~215 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Side School
How many students attend West Side School?
West Side School has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syosset, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side School?
3.0% of students at West Side School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side School?
The largest demographic group at West Side School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Syosset, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side School?
West Side School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Side School rank among elementary schools in Syosset?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, 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 Syosset on the city page.
Is West Side School a good school?
West Side School earns 51/100 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 Cold Spring Harbor Central School District?
Besides West Side School, Cold Spring Harbor Central School District also operates Cold Spring Harbor High School (719 students), Lloyd Harbor School (389 students), and Goosehill Primary Center (208 students). See the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District district page for the complete list.
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