Enrollment
401
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanborn, 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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362085003395
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
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 3
- public schools in Sanborn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- 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 3 public schools in Sanborn, NY.
School address
District: Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362085003395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-49% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Sanborn, New York, enrolling 401 students.
At 11.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 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.
Among 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #705, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District also operates Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students) and Edward Town Middle School (723 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$22,399
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, West Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, which includes West Street Elementary School.
$22,399
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 51.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward Town Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Errick Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Village Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~401 students)
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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 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanborn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Street Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Street Elementary School?
28.5% 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 79.1% of enrollment, in Sanborn, NY.
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 Sanborn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sanborn, 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 Sanborn 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 Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Besides West Street Elementary School, Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District also operates Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students), Edward Town Middle School (723 students), and Errick Road Elementary School (501 students). See the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District district page for the complete list.
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