- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmingdale, NY
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361098000881
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Parkway Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward Parkway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, NY.
School address
District: Farmingdale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361098000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Woodward Parkway Elementary School grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 64.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 361098000881 · Farmingdale, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 13.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students)
Woodward Parkway Elementary School grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 64.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Woodward Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmingdale Se
Farmingdale Senior High School
1,704 students
- Howitt School
Howitt School
1,180 students
- This school
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
815 students
- Saltzman East 592
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
592 students
- Albany Avenue 536
Albany Avenue Elementary School
536 students
- Northside Elem 353
Northside Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Woodward Parkway Elementary School reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward Parkway Elementary School compares
Woodward Parkway Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 7.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Woodward Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmingdale Union Free School District reports $34,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodward Parkway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howitt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Parkway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School has 815 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmingdale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Parkway Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Woodward Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Parkway Elementary School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Parkway Elementary School?
Woodward Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Woodward Parkway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Parkway Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmingdale Union Free School District?
Besides Woodward Parkway Elementary School, Farmingdale Union Free School District also operates Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students), Howitt School (1,180 students), and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School (592 students). See the Farmingdale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.