- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
West Street Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 362085003395 · Sanborn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 11.5:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students)
West Street Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara-Wheatf
Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School
1,041 students
- Edward Town Mi
Edward Town Middle School
723 students
- Errick Road El
Errick Road Elementary School
501 students
- This school 401
West Street Elementary School
401 students
- Colonial Villa 351
Colonial Village Elementary School
351 students
- Tuscarora Elem 70
Tuscarora Elementary School
70 students
What this shows West Street Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Street Elementary School compares
West Street Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,180
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 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.
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
District finance for Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District reports $24,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.