- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Westorchard School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360699000491 · Chappaqua, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13.4:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students)
Westorchard School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westorchard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley High School
1,122 students
- Robert E Bell
Robert E Bell School
587 students
- Seven Bridges
Seven Bridges Middle School
500 students
- Roaring Brook 444
Roaring Brook School
444 students
- This school 441
Westorchard School
441 students
- Douglas G Graf 415
Douglas G Grafflin School
415 students
What this shows Westorchard School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westorchard School compares
Westorchard 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 | 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 methodology
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
$34,303
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
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.
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
District finance for Chappaqua Central School District reports $34,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.