Enrollment
390
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Red Hook, NY
Linden Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362424003333
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Avenue Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Red Hook · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Avenue Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Hook, NY.
School address
District: Red Hook Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362424003333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Avenue Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Avenue Middle School
Linden Avenue Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Red Hook, New York, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
With 390 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 685 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Red Hook Central School District also operates Mill Road-Intermediate Grades (636 students) and Red Hook Senior High School (549 students) alongside Linden Avenue 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 Linden Avenue Middle School compares
Linden Avenue 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$31,218
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Linden Avenue Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Hook Central School District, which includes Linden Avenue Middle School.
$31,218
Per student
+18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+88%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 32.4%
Federal 6.9%
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 Linden Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Road-Intermediate Grades | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hook Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Road-Primary Grades | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Linden Avenue Middle School?
Linden Avenue Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Red Hook, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Avenue Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Linden Avenue Middle School?
22.5% of students at Linden Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Avenue Middle School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Red Hook, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Avenue Middle School?
Linden Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Linden Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Red Hook?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Hook, 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 Red Hook on the city page.
Is Linden Avenue Middle School a good school?
Linden Avenue Middle School earns 52/100 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 Red Hook Central School District?
Besides Linden Avenue Middle School, Red Hook Central School District also operates Mill Road-Intermediate Grades (636 students), Red Hook Senior High School (549 students), and Mill Road-Primary Grades (309 students). See the Red Hook Central School District district page for the complete list.
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