Enrollment
449
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Youngstown, NY
Lewiston Porter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewiston Porter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361719001533
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewiston Porter Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewiston Porter Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Porter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Youngstown, NY.
School address
District: Lewiston-Porter Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361719001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewiston Porter Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewiston Porter Middle School
Lewiston Porter Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Youngstown, New York, enrolling 449 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 793 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #269.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewiston-Porter Central School District also operates Lewiston Porter Senior High School (657 students) and Intermediate Education Center (425 students) alongside Lewiston Porter 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School compares
Lewiston Porter 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$23,060
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Lewiston Porter Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston-Porter Central School District, which includes Lewiston Porter Middle School.
$23,060
Per student
-13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 40.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 Lewiston Porter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Porter Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Primary Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewiston Porter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~449 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewiston Porter Middle School
How many students attend Lewiston Porter Middle School?
Lewiston Porter Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngstown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Porter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewiston Porter Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Lewiston Porter Middle School?
24.7% of students at Lewiston Porter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewiston Porter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewiston Porter Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Youngstown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewiston Porter Middle School?
Lewiston Porter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lewiston Porter Middle School rank among public schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewiston Porter Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is Lewiston Porter Middle School a good school?
Lewiston Porter Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Lewiston-Porter Central School District?
Besides Lewiston Porter Middle School, Lewiston-Porter Central School District also operates Lewiston Porter Senior High School (657 students), Intermediate Education Center (425 students), and Primary Education Center (378 students). See the Lewiston-Porter Central School District district page for the complete list.
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