- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Westhampton Beach Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 363102004165 · Westhampton Beach, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 6.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhampton Beach Senior High School (970 students)
Westhampton Beach Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westhampton Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhampton Be
Westhampton Beach Senior High School
970 students
- Westhampton Mi 357
Westhampton Middle School
357 students
- This school 298
Westhampton Beach Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Westhampton Beach Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westhampton Beach Elementary School compares
Westhampton Beach Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$31,010
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Westhampton Beach Union Free School District reports $31,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~298 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.