Enrollment
1,019
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Rochelle, NY
William B Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William B Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362049004400
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William B Ward Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in New Rochelle · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William B Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William B Ward Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, NY.
School address
District: New Rochelle City School District · New York
NCES ID 362049004400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William B Ward Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William B Ward Elementary School
William B Ward Elementary School is a large elementary school in New Rochelle, New York, enrolling 1,019 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,019 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students) and Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students) alongside William B Ward 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 William B Ward Elementary School compares
William B Ward 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$28,484
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 39.0%
White 36.3%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, William B Ward Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Rochelle City School District, which includes William B Ward Elementary School.
$28,484
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.2%
Federal 6.2%
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 William B Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac E Young Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert Leonard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trinity Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William B Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,019 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William B Ward Elementary School
How many students attend William B Ward Elementary School?
William B Ward Elementary School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Rochelle, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William B Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William B Ward Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William B Ward Elementary School?
31.1% of students at William B Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William B Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William B Ward Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in New Rochelle, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William B Ward Elementary School?
William B Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 William B Ward Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, William B Ward Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in New Rochelle, 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 New Rochelle on the city page.
Is William B Ward Elementary School a good school?
William B Ward Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New Rochelle City School District?
Besides William B Ward Elementary School, New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students), Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students), and Albert Leonard Middle School (1,012 students). See the New Rochelle City School District district page for the complete list.
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