Enrollment
342
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liverpool, NY
Willow Field Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Field Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361752004720
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Field Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Liverpool · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Field Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Field Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Liverpool, NY.
School address
District: Liverpool Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361752004720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Field Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Field Elementary School
Willow Field Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Liverpool, New York, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 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 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 772 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #643, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Liverpool Central School District also operates Liverpool High School (2,062 students) and Morgan Road Middle School (444 students) alongside Willow Field Elementary 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 Willow Field Elementary School compares
Willow Field Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$22,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 75.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Willow Field Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liverpool Central School District, which includes Willow Field Elementary School.
$22,237
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 43.8%
Federal 10.6%
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 Willow Field Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Road Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donlin Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Field Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willow Field Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Field Elementary School?
Willow Field Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liverpool, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Field Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Field Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Field Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Willow Field Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Field Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Field Elementary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Liverpool, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Field Elementary School?
Willow Field Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Willow Field Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Field Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool on the city page.
Is Willow Field Elementary School a good school?
Willow Field Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Liverpool Central School District?
Besides Willow Field Elementary School, Liverpool Central School District also operates Liverpool High School (2,062 students), Morgan Road Middle School (444 students), and Chestnut Hill Elementary School (416 students). See the Liverpool Central School District district page for the complete list.
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