Enrollment
635
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nanuet, NY
A Macarthur Barr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for A Macarthur Barr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362019001853
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A Macarthur Barr Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Nanuet · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
A Macarthur Barr Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Nanuet, NY.
School address
District: Nanuet Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362019001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A Macarthur Barr Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at A Macarthur Barr Middle School
A Macarthur Barr Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Nanuet, New York, enrolling 635 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 710 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Nanuet Union Free School District also operates Nanuet Senior High School (745 students) and George W Miller Elementary School (409 students) alongside A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A Macarthur Barr Middle School compares
A Macarthur Barr Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Asian 13.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, A Macarthur Barr Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nanuet Union Free School District, which includes A Macarthur Barr Middle School.
$30,378
Per student
+15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 19.9%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A Macarthur Barr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanuet Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A Macarthur Barr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A Macarthur Barr Middle School
How many students attend A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nanuet, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A Macarthur Barr Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
29.6% of students at A Macarthur Barr Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at A Macarthur Barr Middle School is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Nanuet, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A Macarthur Barr Middle School?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A Macarthur Barr Middle School rank among elementary schools in Nanuet?
By Resource Investment Index, A Macarthur Barr Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Nanuet, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nanuet on the city page.
Is A Macarthur Barr Middle School a good school?
A Macarthur Barr Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nanuet Union Free School District?
Besides A Macarthur Barr Middle School, Nanuet Union Free School District also operates Nanuet Senior High School (745 students), George W Miller Elementary School (409 students), and Highview Elementary School (314 students). See the Nanuet Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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