Enrollment
303
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Stream, NY
William L Buck School
Federal NCES profile for William L Buck 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 362946003976
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William L Buck School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William L Buck School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William L Buck School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362946003976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William L Buck School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William L Buck School
William L Buck School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District also operates Robert W Carbonaro School (376 students) and Brooklyn Avenue School (357 students) alongside William L Buck 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 L Buck School compares
William L Buck 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$30,995
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 40.6%
Asian 23.1%
African American 22.8%
White 10.9%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, William L Buck 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 Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, which includes William L Buck School.
$30,995
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 L Buck School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Carbonaro School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William L Buck School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~303 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William L Buck School
How many students attend William L Buck School?
William L Buck School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Buck School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Buck School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William L Buck School?
30.9% of students at William L Buck School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William L Buck School?
The largest demographic group at William L Buck School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William L Buck School?
William L Buck School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William L Buck School rank among elementary schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, William L Buck School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream on the city page.
Is William L Buck School a good school?
William L Buck School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Besides William L Buck School, Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District also operates Robert W Carbonaro School (376 students) and Brooklyn Avenue School (357 students). See the Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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