Washington Drive Primary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Drive Primary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Drive Primary School is 0.47, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Washington Drive Primary School often compared to?
Washington Drive Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington Drive Primary School?
585 students attend Washington Drive Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Washington Drive Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Drive Primary School?
Washington Drive Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Drive Primary School offer ?
Washington Drive Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Drive Primary School part of?
Washington Drive Primary School is part of Harborfields Central School District.
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