Enrollment
441
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chappaqua, NY
Westorchard School
Federal NCES profile for Westorchard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360699000491
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westorchard School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Chappaqua · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westorchard School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westorchard School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY.
School address
District: Chappaqua Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360699000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westorchard School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westorchard School
Westorchard School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chappaqua, New York, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the New York average.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Chappaqua Central School District spends $33,900 per pupil, 28% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students) and Robert E Bell School (587 students) alongside Westorchard 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 Westorchard School compares
Westorchard 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 93% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$33,900
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 70.5%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Westorchard School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chappaqua Central School District, which includes Westorchard School.
$33,900
Per student
+28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+104%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.0%
State 10.2%
Federal 1.8%
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 Westorchard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Greeley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Bell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Bridges Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas G Grafflin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westorchard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~441 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westorchard School
How many students attend Westorchard School?
Westorchard School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chappaqua, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westorchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westorchard School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westorchard School?
3.8% of students at Westorchard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westorchard School?
The largest demographic group at Westorchard School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Chappaqua, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westorchard School?
Westorchard School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westorchard School rank among elementary schools in Chappaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Westorchard School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chappaqua on the city page.
Is Westorchard School a good school?
Westorchard School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Chappaqua Central School District?
Besides Westorchard School, Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students), Robert E Bell School (587 students), and Seven Bridges Middle School (500 students). See the Chappaqua Central School District district page for the complete list.
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