- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust Valley, NY
Locust Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Valley 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 361770001664
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Valley Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Locust Valley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Valley, NY.
School address
District: Locust Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361770001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Locust Valley Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 361770001664 · Locust Valley, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 8.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Locust Valley High School (583 students)
Locust Valley Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Locust Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Locust Valley
Locust Valley High School
583 students
- This school
Locust Valley Middle School
427 students
- Locust Valley 227
Locust Valley Intermediate School
227 students
- Ann Macarthur 211
Ann Macarthur Primary
211 students
- Bayville Prima 179
Bayville Primary
179 students
- Bayville Inter 167
Bayville Intermediate School
167 students
What this shows Locust Valley Middle School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Valley Middle School compares
Locust Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$45,255
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 6.1%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Locust Valley Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Locust Valley Central School District reports $45,255 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Valley Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Macarthur Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayville Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Valley Middle School
How many students attend Locust Valley Middle School?
Locust Valley Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust Valley, NY. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Valley Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Locust Valley Middle School?
16.7% of students at Locust Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Valley Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Locust Valley, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Valley Middle School?
Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Locust Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Valley, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Locust Valley Central School District?
Besides Locust Valley Middle School, Locust Valley Central School District also operates Locust Valley High School (583 students), Locust Valley Intermediate School (227 students), and Ann Macarthur Primary (211 students). See the Locust Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.