Enrollment
427
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Valley Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Valley Middle School
Locust Valley Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Locust Valley, New York, enrolling 427 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Locust Valley Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
With 427 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 577 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #314.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Locust Valley Central School District spends $43,375 per pupil, 64% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Locust Valley Central School District also operates Locust Valley High School (583 students) and Locust Valley Intermediate School (227 students) alongside Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley Middle School compares
Locust Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$43,375
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Locust Valley Central School District, which includes Locust Valley Middle School.
$43,375
Per student
+64%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+161%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 7.6%
Federal 3.2%
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 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~427 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Locust Valley on the city page.
Is Locust Valley Middle School a good school?
Locust Valley Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of 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 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.
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