Enrollment
916
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellmore, NY
Grand Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361902001722
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Avenue Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Bellmore · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Avenue Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Avenue Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bellmore, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361902001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Avenue Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Avenue Middle School
Grand Avenue Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bellmore, New York, enrolling 916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 916 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District also operates Sanford H Calhoun High School (1,219 students) and Wellington C Mepham High School (1,211 students) alongside Grand Avenue 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 Grand Avenue Middle School compares
Grand Avenue 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$30,426
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 12.6%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Grand Avenue Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which includes Grand Avenue Middle School.
$30,426
Per student
+15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.5%
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 Grand Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford H Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellington C Mepham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrick Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Grand Avenue Middle School?
Grand Avenue Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellmore, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Avenue Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Avenue Middle School?
8.4% of students at Grand Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Avenue Middle School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Bellmore, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Avenue Middle School?
Grand Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Grand Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Bellmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Avenue Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bellmore, 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 Bellmore on the city page.
Is Grand Avenue Middle School a good school?
Grand Avenue Middle School earns 61/100 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 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District?
Besides Grand Avenue Middle School, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District also operates Sanford H Calhoun High School (1,219 students), Wellington C Mepham High School (1,211 students), and John F Kennedy High School (1,089 students). See the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District district page for the complete list.
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