- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NY
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362850003833
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Ridge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Sweet Home Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362850003833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Willow Ridge Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 362850003833 · Amherst, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 11.9:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students)
Willow Ridge Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Willow Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweet Home Sen
Sweet Home Senior High School
1,105 students
- Sweet Home Mid
Sweet Home Middle School
858 students
- Maplemere Elem
Maplemere Elementary School
488 students
- Heritage Heigh
Heritage Heights Elementary School
452 students
- Glendale Eleme
Glendale Elementary School
443 students
- This school 427
Willow Ridge Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Willow Ridge Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Ridge Elementary School compares
Willow Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$25,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 20.6%
Asian 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Willow Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sweet Home Central School District reports $25,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweet Home Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplemere Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Willow Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Ridge Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Willow Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amherst on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweet Home Central School District?
Besides Willow Ridge Elementary School, Sweet Home Central School District also operates Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students), Sweet Home Middle School (858 students), and Maplemere Elementary School (488 students). See the Sweet Home Central School District district page for the complete list.