- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syosset, NY
Willits Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willits Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362856003835
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willits Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Syosset · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willits Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willits Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, NY.
School address
District: Syosset Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362856003835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Willits Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362856003835 · Syosset, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 9.3:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students)
Willits Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Willits Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syosset Senior
Syosset Senior High School
2,400 students
- H B Thompson M 951
H B Thompson Middle School
951 students
- South Woods Mi 802
South Woods Middle School
802 students
- Robbins Lane E 460
Robbins Lane Elementary School
460 students
- Berry Hill Ele 450
Berry Hill Elementary School
450 students
- This school 298
Willits Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Willits Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willits Elementary School compares
Willits 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$35,347
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 52.0%
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Willits Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Syosset Central School District reports $35,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willits Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syosset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H B Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Woods Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbins Lane Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willits Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willits Elementary School
How many students attend Willits Elementary School?
Willits Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syosset, NY. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willits Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willits Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willits Elementary School?
9.8% of students at Willits Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willits Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willits Elementary School is Asian at 52.0% of enrollment, in Syosset, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willits Elementary School?
Willits Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Willits Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Syosset?
By Resource Investment Index, Willits Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, 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 Syosset on the city page.
What other schools are in Syosset Central School District?
Besides Willits Elementary School, Syosset Central School District also operates Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students), H B Thompson Middle School (951 students), and South Woods Middle School (802 students). See the Syosset Central School District district page for the complete list.