Enrollment
410
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362943003972
Willow Road School — Franklin Square, NY
Federal NCES profile for Willow Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Road School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Willow Road School reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District spends $30,163 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 32.4% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Road School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 36% in New York — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,163
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 47% in New York — larger than 53% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 362943003972
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District, which includes Willow Road School.
$30,163
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 32.4%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Willow Road School
How many students attend Willow Road School?
Willow Road School has 410 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Road School is 10.6:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Road School?
Willow Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.