- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmingdale, NY
Howitt School
Federal NCES profile for Howitt 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 361098000878
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howitt School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Howitt 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, Howitt School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, NY.
School address
District: Farmingdale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361098000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Howitt School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.7 → 127.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 361098000878 · Farmingdale, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,180 enr · 9.2:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students)
Howitt School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.7 → 127.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Howitt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmingdale Se
Farmingdale Senior High School
1,704 students
- This school
Howitt School
1,180 students
- Woodward Parkw
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
815 students
- Saltzman East 592
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
592 students
- Albany Avenue 536
Albany Avenue Elementary School
536 students
- Northside Elem 353
Northside Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Howitt School reports 1,180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howitt School compares
Howitt 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 | 20.9% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
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
20.8%
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
$34,386
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Howitt School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmingdale Union Free School District reports $34,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howitt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodward Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howitt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howitt School
How many students attend Howitt School?
Howitt School has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmingdale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,199 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howitt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howitt 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 Howitt School?
20.9% of students at Howitt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howitt School?
The largest demographic group at Howitt School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howitt School?
Howitt 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 Howitt School rank among public schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Howitt School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmingdale Union Free School District?
Besides Howitt School, Farmingdale Union Free School District also operates Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students), Woodward Parkway Elementary School (815 students), and Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School (592 students). See the Farmingdale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.