- Enrollment
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
William B Ward Elementary School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362049004400 · New Rochelle, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 15.7:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: New Rochelle High School (3,047 students)
William B Ward Elementary School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William B Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Rochelle H
New Rochelle High School
3,047 students
- Isaac E Young 1,122
Isaac E Young Middle School
1,122 students
- This school 1,019
William B Ward Elementary School
1,019 students
- Albert Leonard 1,012
Albert Leonard Middle School
1,012 students
- Trinity Elemen 838
Trinity Elementary School
838 students
- Columbus Eleme 728
Columbus Elementary School
728 students
What this shows William B Ward Elementary School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How William B Ward Elementary School compares
William B Ward Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,303
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for New Rochelle City School District reports $30,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,019 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.