- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, NY
Westfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363099004163
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westfield, NY.
School address
District: Westfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363099004163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Westfield Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 363099004163 · Westfield, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 9.6:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High School (203 students)
Westfield Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westfield Elementary School
288 students
- Westfield High
Westfield High School
203 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
133 students
What this shows Westfield Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Elementary School compares
Westfield 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$27,258
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Westfield Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Westfield Central School District reports $27,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Elementary School
How many students attend Westfield Elementary School?
Westfield Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Westfield Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Westfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Westfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Elementary School?
Westfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Westfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield Central School District?
Besides Westfield Elementary School, Westfield Central School District also operates Westfield High School (203 students) and Westfield Middle School (133 students). See the Westfield Central School District district page for the complete list.