- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chestnut Ridge, NY
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362781003781
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Ridge Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chestnut Ridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chestnut Ridge, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362781003781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 362781003781 · Chestnut Ridge, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13.8:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramapo High School (1,694 students)
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramapo High Sc
Ramapo High School
1,694 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High School
1,501 students
- Kakiat Element
Kakiat Elementary School
822 students
- Pomona Middle
Pomona Middle School
689 students
- Summit Park El 659
Summit Park Elementary School
659 students
- This school 637
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
637 students
What this shows Chestnut Ridge Middle School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Ridge Middle School compares
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$32,604
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
African American 18.2%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Chestnut Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) reports $32,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kakiat Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chestnut Ridge, NY. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
79.6% of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Chestnut Ridge, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Chestnut Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chestnut Ridge, 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 East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)?
Besides Chestnut Ridge Middle School, East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students), Spring Valley High School (1,501 students), and Kakiat Elementary School (822 students). See the East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) district page for the complete list.