- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lackawanna, NY
Lackawanna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lackawanna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361644002836
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lackawanna Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lackawanna · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lackawanna Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lackawanna Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, NY.
School address
District: Lackawanna City School District · New York
NCES ID 361644002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Lackawanna Middle School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 361644002836 · Lackawanna, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 9.4:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lackawanna High School (670 students)
Lackawanna Middle School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lackawanna Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lackawanna Hig
Lackawanna High School
670 students
- Martin Road El
Martin Road Elementary School
573 students
- This school
Lackawanna Middle School
444 students
- Truman Element
Truman Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Lackawanna Middle School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lackawanna Middle School compares
Lackawanna Middle School is a growing 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$26,471
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 13.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Lackawanna Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lackawanna City School District reports $26,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lackawanna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lackawanna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna Middle School
How many students attend Lackawanna Middle School?
Lackawanna Middle School has 444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lackawanna, NY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lackawanna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lackawanna Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Lackawanna Middle School?
78.4% of students at Lackawanna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lackawanna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lackawanna Middle School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Lackawanna, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lackawanna Middle School?
Lackawanna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lackawanna Middle School rank among public schools in Lackawanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lackawanna Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Lackawanna City School District?
Besides Lackawanna Middle School, Lackawanna City School District also operates Lackawanna High School (670 students), Martin Road Elementary School (573 students), and Truman Elementary School (404 students). See the Lackawanna City School District district page for the complete list.