- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NY
Windermere Blvd School
Federal NCES profile for Windermere Blvd School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360292004289
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windermere Blvd School earns 30/100 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.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Windermere Blvd School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere Blvd School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Amherst Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360292004289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Windermere Blvd School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360292004289 · Amherst, NY Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 11.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Amherst Central High School (865 students)
Windermere Blvd School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Windermere Blvd School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amherst Centra
Amherst Central High School
865 students
- This school
Windermere Blvd School
738 students
- Smallwood Driv
Smallwood Drive School
708 students
- Amherst Middle
Amherst Middle School
646 students
What this shows Windermere Blvd School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windermere Blvd School compares
Windermere Blvd 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$21,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
African American 24.3%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Windermere Blvd School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Amherst Central School District reports $21,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windermere Blvd School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smallwood Drive School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windermere Blvd School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windermere Blvd School
How many students attend Windermere Blvd School?
Windermere Blvd School has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windermere Blvd School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windermere Blvd School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Windermere Blvd School?
45.3% of students at Windermere Blvd School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windermere Blvd School?
The largest demographic group at Windermere Blvd School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windermere Blvd School?
Windermere Blvd School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Windermere Blvd School rank among schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere Blvd School ranks #4 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 Amherst Central School District?
Besides Windermere Blvd School, Amherst Central School District also operates Amherst Central High School (865 students), Smallwood Drive School (708 students), and Amherst Middle School (646 students). See the Amherst Central School District district page for the complete list.