At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
357
William L Buck School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about William L Buck School
William L Buck School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Valley Stream. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (40.6%) and Asian (23.1%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking William L Buck School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.17 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White10.9%
- Hispanic40.6%
- Black22.8%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
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 Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooklyn Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
357 reported students
Robert W Carbonaro School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
376 reported students
Public schools near William L Buck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Avenue School Elementary · Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 357 | 0.5 mi |
| Hewlett Elementary School Elementary · Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District | 02–05 | 369 | 0.6 mi |
| West End School Elementary · Lynbrook Union Free School District | KG–05 | 386 | 0.9 mi |
| Robert W Carbonaro School Elementary · Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District | KG–06 | 376 | 1 mi |
| Kindergarten Center Elementary · Lynbrook Union Free School District | KG–KG | 163 | 1 mi |
| Marion Street School Elementary · Lynbrook Union Free School District | 01–05 | 435 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William L Buck School
What grades does William L Buck School serve?
William L Buck School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District.
How many students attend William L Buck School?
William L Buck School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 319 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William L Buck School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 303 students and 24.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William L Buck School a public, charter, or magnet school?
William L Buck School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William L Buck School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William L Buck School in?
William L Buck School is part of Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, based in Valley Stream, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William L Buck School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooklyn Avenue School (0.5 mi), Hewlett Elementary School (0.6 mi), West End School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.