Enrollment
1,260
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lindenhurst, NY
Lindenhurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lindenhurst 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 361738001547
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindenhurst Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Lindenhurst · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindenhurst Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindenhurst Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lindenhurst, NY.
School address
District: Lindenhurst Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361738001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindenhurst Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst Middle School is a large middle school in Lindenhurst, New York, enrolling 1,260 students.
At 11.7:1, 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 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,260 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lindenhurst Union Free School District also operates Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students) and William Rall School (539 students) alongside Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst Middle School compares
Lindenhurst 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$29,323
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Lindenhurst Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindenhurst Union Free School District, which includes Lindenhurst Middle School.
$29,323
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 Lindenhurst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Rall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alleghany Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindenhurst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- 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 (~1,260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lindenhurst Middle School
How many students attend Lindenhurst Middle School?
Lindenhurst Middle School has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lindenhurst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindenhurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindenhurst Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Lindenhurst Middle School?
37.1% of students at Lindenhurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindenhurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lindenhurst Middle School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Lindenhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindenhurst Middle School?
Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst Middle School rank among public schools in Lindenhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindenhurst Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lindenhurst, 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 Lindenhurst on the city page.
Is Lindenhurst Middle School a good school?
Lindenhurst Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
Besides Lindenhurst Middle School, Lindenhurst Union Free School District also operates Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students), William Rall School (539 students), and Albany Avenue School (498 students). See the Lindenhurst Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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