Enrollment
663
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westbury, NY
Clarke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360984000106
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke Middle School
Clarke Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Westbury, New York, enrolling 663 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 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 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 655 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students) and Woodland Middle School (1,141 students) alongside Clarke 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 Clarke Middle School compares
Clarke 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,459
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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
White 36.3%
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Clarke Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Meadow Union Free School District, which includes Clarke Middle School.
$27,459
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 29.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 Clarke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarke Middle School
How many students attend Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westbury, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Clarke Middle School?
24.3% of students at Clarke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Middle School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Clarke Middle School rank among public schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
Is Clarke Middle School a good school?
Clarke Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. 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 East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides Clarke Middle School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students), Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), and W Tresper Clarke High School (898 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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