Enrollment
511
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside School
Woodside School is a mid-sized elementary school in Peekskill, New York, enrolling 511 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 896 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #762, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students) and Peekskill Middle School (860 students) alongside Woodside School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodside School compares
Woodside School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,649
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peekskill City School District, which includes Woodside School.
$26,649
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.8%
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.
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
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodside School a good school?
Woodside School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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