- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dobbs Ferry, NY
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dobbs Ferry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360912004681
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobbs Ferry Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Dobbs Ferry · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobbs Ferry 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, Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
School address
District: Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360912004681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Dobbs Ferry Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360912004681 · Dobbs Ferry, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 9.1:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Springhurst Elementary School (677 students)
Dobbs Ferry Middle School shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dobbs Ferry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springhurst El
Springhurst Elementary School
677 students
- Dobbs Ferry Hi
Dobbs Ferry High School
459 students
- This school
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
345 students
What this shows Dobbs Ferry Middle School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobbs Ferry Middle School compares
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,741
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Dobbs Ferry Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District reports $32,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobbs Ferry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobbs Ferry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobbs Ferry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dobbs Ferry Middle School
How many students attend Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dobbs Ferry, NY. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
13.7% of students at Dobbs Ferry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dobbs Ferry Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobbs Ferry Middle School?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School rank among public schools in Dobbs Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, 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 Dobbs Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Besides Dobbs Ferry Middle School, Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District also operates Springhurst Elementary School (677 students) and Dobbs Ferry High School (459 students). See the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District district page for the complete list.