Enrollment
940
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Amherst, NY
Williamsville East High School
Federal NCES profile for Williamsville East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363147004217
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsville East High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Amherst · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsville East High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsville East High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Williamsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363147004217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsville East High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsville East High School
Williamsville East High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in East Amherst, New York, enrolling 940 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 940 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Williamsville Central School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students) and Transit Middle School (912 students) alongside Williamsville East High 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 Williamsville East High School compares
Williamsville East High 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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
White 63.0%
Asian 24.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Williamsville East High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsville Central School District, which includes Williamsville East High School.
$19,132
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.6%
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 Williamsville East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Transit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsville East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high 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 (~940 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsville East High School
How many students attend Williamsville East High School?
Williamsville East High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Amherst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsville East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsville East High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsville East High School?
15.5% of students at Williamsville East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsville East High School?
The largest demographic group at Williamsville East High School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in East Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsville East High School?
Williamsville East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamsville East High School rank among public schools in East Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsville East High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Amherst on the city page.
Is Williamsville East High School a good school?
Williamsville East High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Williamsville Central School District?
Besides Williamsville East High School, Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students), Transit Middle School (912 students), and Williamsville South High School (796 students). See the Williamsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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