- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin Square, NY
Willow Road School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362943003972
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Road School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Franklin Square · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 410
- students enrolled
Willow Road School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Road School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Franklin Square, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362943003972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Willow Road School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 362943003972 · Franklin Square, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 8.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler Avenue School (608 students)
Willow Road School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Willow Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler Avenue
Wheeler Avenue School
608 students
- Howell Road Sc
Howell Road School
599 students
- James a Dever
James a Dever School
437 students
- This school
Willow Road School
410 students
What this shows Willow Road School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Road School compares
Willow Road School is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$27,058
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 410 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.7%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Willow Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District reports $27,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Road School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James a Dever School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Road School
How many students attend Willow Road School?
Willow Road School has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin Square, NY. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Road School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Road School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Road School is Asian at 30.7% of enrollment, in Franklin Square, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Road School?
Willow Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Road School rank among public schools in Franklin Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Road School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Franklin Square, 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 Franklin Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Besides Willow Road School, Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District also operates Wheeler Avenue School (608 students), Howell Road School (599 students), and James a Dever School (437 students). See the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.