Enrollment
1,012
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Rochelle, NY
Albert Leonard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albert Leonard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362049001892
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Leonard Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in New Rochelle · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Leonard Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Leonard Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in New Rochelle, NY.
School address
District: New Rochelle City School District · New York
NCES ID 362049001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Leonard Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert Leonard Middle School
Albert Leonard Middle School is a large middle school in New Rochelle, New York, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 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 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students) and Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students) alongside Albert Leonard 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 Albert Leonard Middle School compares
Albert Leonard 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,484
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 34.1%
African American 22.3%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Albert Leonard Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Rochelle City School District, which includes Albert Leonard Middle School.
$28,484
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.2%
Federal 6.2%
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 Albert Leonard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isaac E Young Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William B Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Leonard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,012 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Leonard Middle School
How many students attend Albert Leonard Middle School?
Albert Leonard Middle School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Rochelle, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Leonard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Leonard Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Albert Leonard Middle School?
39.0% of students at Albert Leonard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Leonard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albert Leonard Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment, in New Rochelle, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Leonard Middle School?
Albert Leonard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Albert Leonard Middle School rank among public schools in New Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Leonard Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in New Rochelle, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Rochelle on the city page.
Is Albert Leonard Middle School a good school?
Albert Leonard Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 New Rochelle City School District?
Besides Albert Leonard Middle School, New Rochelle City School District also operates New Rochelle High School (3,047 students), Isaac E Young Middle School (1,122 students), and William B Ward Elementary School (1,019 students). See the New Rochelle City School District district page for the complete list.
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