Walberta Park Primary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Walberta Park Primary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walberta Park Primary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walberta Park Primary School often compared to?
Walberta Park Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Elementary School, Waterman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Walberta Park Primary School?
251 students attend Walberta Park Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Walberta Park Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walberta Park Primary School?
Walberta Park Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walberta Park Primary School offer ?
Walberta Park Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walberta Park Primary School part of?
Walberta Park Primary School is part of Westhill Central School District.
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