- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, NY
Lancaster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361668001482
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lancaster, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lancaster Middle School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 73.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 361668001482 · Lancaster, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 12.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,682 students)
Lancaster Middle School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.5 → 73.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,682 students
- William Street
William Street School
1,274 students
- This school
Lancaster Middle School
876 students
- Hillview Eleme 451
Hillview Elementary School
451 students
- John a Sciole 401
John a Sciole Elementary School
401 students
- Como Park Elem 352
Como Park Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Lancaster Middle School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Middle School compares
Lancaster 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Lancaster Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Central School District reports $19,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Sciole Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Como Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Middle School
How many students attend Lancaster Middle School?
Lancaster Middle School has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster Middle School?
21.8% of students at Lancaster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Middle School?
Lancaster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lancaster Middle School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Central School District?
Besides Lancaster Middle School, Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students), William Street School (1,274 students), and Hillview Elementary School (451 students). See the Lancaster Central School District district page for the complete list.