- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, NY
Benjamin Turner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Turner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362010004345
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Turner Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Turner Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Turner Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010004345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+175 students YoY
Benjamin Turner Middle School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+89.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+175 students YoY 362010004345 · Mount Vernon, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students)
Benjamin Turner Middle School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+89.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Turner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,062 students
- Mount Vernon S
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
747 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
470 students
- Denzel Washing
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- Pennington Sch 409
Pennington School
409 students
- This school 340
Benjamin Turner Middle School
340 students
What this shows Benjamin Turner Middle School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Turner Middle School compares
Benjamin Turner Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$34,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Benjamin Turner Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $34,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Turner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denzel Washington School-Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennington School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Turner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Turner Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Turner Middle School?
Benjamin Turner Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Turner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Turner Middle School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Turner Middle School?
70.9% of students at Benjamin Turner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Turner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Turner Middle School is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Turner Middle School?
Benjamin Turner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Turner Middle School rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Turner Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Benjamin Turner Middle School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students), Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students), and Lincoln School (470 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.