Enrollment
614
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pine Bush, NY
Crispell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crispell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362301003225
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crispell Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pine Bush · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crispell Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crispell Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, NY.
School address
District: Pine Bush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362301003225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crispell Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crispell Middle School
Crispell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Pine Bush, New York, enrolling 614 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 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 730 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #264.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students) and Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students) alongside Crispell 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 Crispell Middle School compares
Crispell 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$24,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Crispell Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine Bush Central School District, which includes Crispell Middle School.
$24,418
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 7.6%
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 Crispell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bush Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Bush Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E J Russell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circleville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circleville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crispell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crispell Middle School
How many students attend Crispell Middle School?
Crispell Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pine Bush, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crispell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crispell Middle School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crispell Middle School?
43.1% of students at Crispell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crispell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crispell Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Pine Bush, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crispell Middle School?
Crispell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Crispell Middle School rank among public schools in Pine Bush?
By Resource Investment Index, Crispell Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, 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 Pine Bush on the city page.
Is Crispell Middle School a good school?
Crispell Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Pine Bush Central School District?
Besides Crispell Middle School, Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students), Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students), and E J Russell Elementary School (524 students). See the Pine Bush Central School District district page for the complete list.
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