- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cattaraugus, NY
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360002404857
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cattaraugus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cattaraugus, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360002404857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360002404857 · Cattaraugus, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 8.1:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School (319 students)
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cattaraugus-Li
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School
319 students
- Cattaraugus-Li
Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School
256 students
- This school
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School
234 students
What this shows Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School compares
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$26,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District reports $26,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School
How many students attend Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School?
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cattaraugus, NY. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School?
51.4% of students at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Cattaraugus, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School?
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Cattaraugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cattaraugus, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District?
Besides Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle School, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District also operates Cattaraugus-Little Valley Elementary School (319 students) and Cattaraugus-Little Valley High School (256 students). See the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.