- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peekskill, NY
Woodside School
Federal NCES profile for Woodside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362265003184
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Peekskill · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, NY.
School address
District: Peekskill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362265003184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Woodside School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 362265003184 · Peekskill, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 11.4:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Peekskill High School (1,178 students)
Woodside School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Woodside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peekskill High
Peekskill High School
1,178 students
- Peekskill Midd
Peekskill Middle School
860 students
- Oakside School
Oakside School
554 students
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
520 students
- This school
Woodside School
511 students
- Uriah Hill Sch 186
Uriah Hill School
186 students
What this shows Woodside School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside School compares
Woodside 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$27,949
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 11.0%
White 7.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Woodside School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Peekskill City School District reports $27,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peekskill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakside School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uriah Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodside School
How many students attend Woodside School?
Woodside School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peekskill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside School is 11.4:1, 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 Woodside School?
40.4% of students at Woodside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside School?
The largest demographic group at Woodside School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Peekskill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside School?
Woodside School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodside School rank among elementary schools in Peekskill?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, 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 Peekskill on the city page.
What other schools are in Peekskill City School District?
Besides Woodside School, Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students), Peekskill Middle School (860 students), and Oakside School (554 students). See the Peekskill City School District district page for the complete list.