- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westfield, NY
Westfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363099004164
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westfield, NY.
School address
District: Westfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363099004164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Westfield High School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 363099004164 · Westfield, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 10.7:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Elementary School (288 students)
Westfield High School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield Elem
Westfield Elementary School
288 students
- This school
Westfield High School
203 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
133 students
What this shows Westfield High School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield High School compares
Westfield High 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Westfield High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield High 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 high 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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield High School
How many students attend Westfield High School?
Westfield High School has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 High School?
44.4% of students at Westfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Westfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield High School?
Westfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield High School ranks #3 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 High School, Westfield Central School District also operates Westfield Elementary School (288 students) and Westfield Middle School (133 students). See the Westfield Central School District district page for the complete list.