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How has WOODSIDE SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
511
Elementary
DISTRICT 443 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362265003184
WOODSIDE SCHOOL
DEPEW ST, PEEKSKILL, NY 10566 · (914) 739-0093 · Westchester County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL511 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
251 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 267 | 52% |
| Grade 1 | 241 | 47% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 1% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WOODSIDE SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE SCHOOL this school | 511 | 49.1% | N/A |
| OAKSIDE SCHOOL PEEKSKILL | 554 | 52.9% | 37.3% |
| HILLCREST SCHOOL PEEKSKILL | 520 | 54.8% | 32.8% |
| PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL RIVERHEAD | 656 | 47.3% | 18.4% |
| ROANOKE AVENUE SCHOOL RIVERHEAD | 395 | 51.9% | 23.3% |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL WHITE PLAINS | 602 | 46.7% | 39.3% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WOODSIDE SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Westchester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 511 | #775 of 2,585 | #54 of 146 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #1,438 of 2,338 | #80 of 141 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.5% | #1,617 of 2,388 | #116 of 141 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.1% | #1,435 of 2,534 | #51 of 137 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.8% | #1,492 of 1,757 | #73 of 100 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
511
-24 (-4%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 479
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 511 | 41 | 12.5:1 | 49% (251) |
| 2023-24 | 508 | 42.7 | 11.9:1 | 34% (172) |
| 2022-23 | 550 | 45 | 12.2:1 | 40% (222) |
| 2020-21 | 535 | 43 | 12.4:1 | 69% (371) |
| 2017-18 | 537 | 41 | 13.1:1 | 74% (397) |
| 2015-16 | 559 | 37 | 15.1:1 | 84% (470) |
| 2010-11 | 611 | 46 | 13.3:1 | 58% (355) |
| 2000-01 | 483 | 35 | 13.8:1 | 53% (254) |
| 1990-91 | 479 | 25 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WOODSIDE SCHOOL.
About WOODSIDE SCHOOL
WOODSIDE SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in PEEKSKILL, New York. It enrolls 511 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 2.
WOODSIDE SCHOOL is one school in PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, a system of 6 schools with 3,809 students.
The share of Hispanic students at WOODSIDE SCHOOL is 77%, a majority. Smaller groups are 11% Black, 8% White, and 3% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Westchester County is roughly 27% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 40%.
There are 41 full-time-equivalent teachers at WOODSIDE SCHOOL, giving a ratio of 12.5:1. It is about the same as the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York. By family income, 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is above the 38% average among public schools in Westchester County.
In Westchester County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $118,976 a year, roughly 53% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Public schools in Westchester County number 255, with about 140,968 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL, is about 0.6 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 4% drop, from 535 to 511.
The discussion board for WOODSIDE SCHOOL is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Westchester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
999,677
Census ACS
Median income
$118,976
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
255
140,968 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,178 students
- PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 860 students
- OAKSIDE SCHOOLElementary · 554 students
- HILLCREST SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- URIAH HILL SCHOOLElementary · 186 students
Other schools in PEEKSKILL
- PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,178 students
- PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 860 students
- OAKSIDE SCHOOLElementary · 554 students
- HILLCREST SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- URIAH HILL SCHOOLElementary · 186 students
Nearby schools
- PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 860
- PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 1,178
- OAKSIDE SCHOOL1.0 mi · 554
- HILLCREST SCHOOL1.5 mi · 520
- URIAH HILL SCHOOL1.6 mi · 186
- BUCHANAN-VERPLANCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.7 mi · 224
Frequently asked questions
About WOODSIDE SCHOOLHow large is WOODSIDE SCHOOL?
WOODSIDE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 511 students in grades KG-02.
Is WOODSIDE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WOODSIDE SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does WOODSIDE SCHOOL have?
WOODSIDE SCHOOL employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
How diverse is WOODSIDE SCHOOL?
WOODSIDE SCHOOL reports a student body of 8% White, 77% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees WOODSIDE SCHOOL?
WOODSIDE SCHOOL is overseen by PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT in Westchester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.