- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elwood, NY
Elwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361068000841
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elwood, NY.
School address
District: Elwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361068000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elwood Middle School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361068000841 · Elwood, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 9.2:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood/John Glenn High School (677 students)
Elwood Middle School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elwood/John Gl
Elwood/John Glenn High School
677 students
- This school
Elwood Middle School
425 students
- James H Boyd E
James H Boyd Elementary School
421 students
- Harley Avenue
Harley Avenue Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Elwood Middle School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Middle School compares
Elwood 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$31,799
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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Asian 12.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Elwood Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elwood Union Free School District reports $31,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood/John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H Boyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harley Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwood Middle School
How many students attend Elwood Middle School?
Elwood Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Elwood Middle School?
20.8% of students at Elwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Elwood, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Middle School?
Elwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Elwood Middle School rank among public schools in Elwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elwood, 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 Elwood Union Free School District?
Besides Elwood Middle School, Elwood Union Free School District also operates Elwood/John Glenn High School (677 students), James H Boyd Elementary School (421 students), and Harley Avenue Elementary School (410 students). See the Elwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.