Enrollment
876
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster Middle School is a large middle school in Lancaster, New York, enrolling 876 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 876 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lancaster Central School District spends $18,668 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students) and William Street School (1,274 students) alongside Lancaster 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 Lancaster Middle School compares
Lancaster 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Central School District, which includes Lancaster Middle School.
$18,668
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~876 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lancaster Middle School a good school?
Lancaster Middle School earns 44/100 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 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.
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