Overview
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in LONG BEACH, New York. The school enrolls 340 students. It is part of the LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictLONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityLONG BEACH
ZIP11561
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361773001600
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment340
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino23.4%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native63.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %20%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)