At a glance
Reported students
372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Willets Road School: 372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
What the reported data says about Willets Road School
Willets Road School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Roslyn Heights. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Williston Union Free School District. NCES reports 372 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Asian (36%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Willets Road School
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian36%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Williston Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Side School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
510 reported students
Wheatley School
High · Grades 08–12
689 reported students
Public schools near Willets Road School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn Middle School Middle · Roslyn Union Free School District | 06–09 | 802 | 0.9 mi |
| Herricks Middle School Middle · Herricks Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,094 | 1.7 mi |
| Mineola Middle School Middle · Mineola Union Free School District | 05–07 | 653 | 2.3 mi |
| Westbury Middle School Middle · Westbury Union Free School District | 06–08 | 945 | 2.3 mi |
| Garden City Middle School Middle · Garden City Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,034 | 3.4 mi |
| Clarke Middle School Middle · East Meadow Union Free School District | 06–08 | 663 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willets Road School
What grades does Willets Road School serve?
Willets Road School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Williston Union Free School District.
How many students attend Willets Road School?
Willets Road School reported 372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 404 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willets Road School?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 372 students and 47.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Willets Road School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willets Road School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Williston Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willets Road School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Willets Road School in?
Willets Road School is part of East Williston Union Free School District, based in Old Westbury, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willets Road School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roslyn Middle School (0.9 mi), Herricks Middle School (1.7 mi), Mineola Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.