Enrollment
637
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Ridge Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Chestnut Ridge, New York, enrolling 637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 637 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 833 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) spends $32,389 per pupil, 23% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) also operates Ramapo High School (1,694 students) and Spring Valley High School (1,501 students) alongside Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School compares
Chestnut Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,389
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley), which includes Chestnut Ridge Middle School.
$32,389
Per student
+23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+95%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 37.5%
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 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
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chestnut Ridge on the city page.
Is Chestnut Ridge Middle School a good school?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 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.
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