Enrollment
421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geneva, NY
West Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361197000966
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Street Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Street Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, NY.
School address
District: Geneva City School District · New York
NCES ID 361197000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Street Elementary School
West Street Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Geneva, New York, enrolling 421 students.
At 12:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 750 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #480.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Geneva City School District also operates Geneva High School (602 students) and North Street Elementary School (498 students) alongside West Street 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 Street Elementary School compares
West Street 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$24,753
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, West Street Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva City School District, which includes West Street Elementary School.
$24,753
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Street Elementary School
How many students attend West Street Elementary School?
West Street Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geneva, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Street Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Street Elementary School?
57.5% of students at West Street 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 Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Street Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Geneva, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Street Elementary School?
West Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
How does West Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, West Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Geneva on the city page.
Is West Street Elementary School a good school?
West Street Elementary School earns 30/100 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 Geneva City School District?
Besides West Street Elementary School, Geneva City School District also operates Geneva High School (602 students), North Street Elementary School (498 students), and Geneva Middle School (442 students). See the Geneva City School District district page for the complete list.
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