- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
William L Buck School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362946003976 · Valley Stream, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert W Carbonaro School (376 students)
William L Buck School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William L Buck School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert W Carbo
Robert W Carbonaro School
376 students
- Brooklyn Avenu
Brooklyn Avenue School
357 students
- This school
William L Buck School
303 students
What this shows William L Buck School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How William L Buck School compares
William L Buck 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 | 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 methodology
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
$31,617
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
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.
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
District finance for Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District reports $31,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.