- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bath, NY
Dana L Lyon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dana L Lyon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360405005411
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dana L Lyon Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bath · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dana L Lyon Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dana L Lyon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bath, NY.
School address
District: Bath Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360405005411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dana L Lyon Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360405005411 · Bath, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 10.2:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon E Wightman Primary School (486 students)
Dana L Lyon Middle School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dana L Lyon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dana L Lyon Middle School
509 students
- Vernon E Wight
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
486 students
- Haverling Seni
Haverling Senior High School
400 students
What this shows Dana L Lyon Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dana L Lyon Middle School compares
Dana L Lyon 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$25,125
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Dana L Lyon Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bath Central School District reports $25,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dana L Lyon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon E Wightman Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haverling Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dana L Lyon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dana L Lyon Middle School
How many students attend Dana L Lyon Middle School?
Dana L Lyon Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bath, NY. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana L Lyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana L Lyon Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Dana L Lyon Middle School?
53.2% of students at Dana L Lyon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dana L Lyon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dana L Lyon Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Bath, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dana L Lyon Middle School?
Dana L Lyon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Dana L Lyon Middle School rank among public schools in Bath?
By Resource Investment Index, Dana L Lyon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bath, 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 Bath Central School District?
Besides Dana L Lyon Middle School, Bath Central School District also operates Vernon E Wightman Primary School (486 students) and Haverling Senior High School (400 students). See the Bath Central School District district page for the complete list.