Enrollment
298
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westhampton Beach, NY
Westhampton Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westhampton Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363102004165
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhampton Beach Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westhampton Beach · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westhampton Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhampton Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westhampton Beach, NY.
School address
District: Westhampton Beach Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363102004165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westhampton Beach Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westhampton Beach Elementary School
Westhampton Beach Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westhampton Beach, New York, enrolling 298 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Westhampton Beach Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of New York schools and 48% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 688 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #55, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Westhampton Beach Union Free School District also operates Westhampton Beach Senior High School (970 students) and Westhampton Middle School (357 students) alongside Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach Elementary School compares
Westhampton Beach 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$30,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 43.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Westhampton Beach Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westhampton Beach Union Free School District, which includes Westhampton Beach Elementary School.
$30,083
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.3%
State 5.6%
Federal 3.1%
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 Westhampton Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westhampton Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhampton Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~298 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westhampton Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Westhampton Beach Elementary School?
Westhampton Beach Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westhampton Beach, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhampton Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhampton Beach Elementary School is 6.1:1, which is 48% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 61% 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 Westhampton Beach Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Westhampton Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westhampton Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westhampton Beach Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Westhampton Beach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhampton Beach Elementary School?
Westhampton Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Westhampton Beach Elementary School rank among public schools in Westhampton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhampton Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westhampton Beach, 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 Westhampton Beach on the city page.
Is Westhampton Beach Elementary School a good school?
Westhampton Beach Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. 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 Westhampton Beach Union Free School District?
Besides Westhampton Beach Elementary School, Westhampton Beach Union Free School District also operates Westhampton Beach Senior High School (970 students) and Westhampton Middle School (357 students). See the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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