- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lindenhurst Middle School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.4 → 120.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 361738001547 · Lindenhurst, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 11.7:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students)
Lindenhurst Middle School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.4 → 120.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lindenhurst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindenhurst Se
Lindenhurst Senior High School
1,868 students
- This school
Lindenhurst Middle School
1,260 students
- William Rall S 539
William Rall School
539 students
- Albany Avenue 498
Albany Avenue School
498 students
- Daniel Street 495
Daniel Street School
495 students
- Alleghany Aven 319
Alleghany Avenue School
319 students
What this shows Lindenhurst Middle School reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindenhurst Middle School compares
Lindenhurst 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Lindenhurst Union Free School District reports $30,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.