- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lowville, NY
Lowville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lowville 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 361782004350
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lowville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowville Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lowville, NY.
School address
District: Lowville Academy & Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361782004350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lowville Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 361782004350 · Lowville, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowville Elementary School (628 students)
Lowville Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lowville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowville Eleme
Lowville Elementary School
628 students
- Lowville High
Lowville High School
385 students
- This school
Lowville Middle School
263 students
What this shows Lowville Middle School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowville Middle School compares
Lowville 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Lowville Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lowville Academy & Central School District reports $20,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowville Middle School
How many students attend Lowville Middle School?
Lowville Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lowville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowville Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Lowville Middle School?
40.4% of students at Lowville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lowville Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Lowville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowville Middle School?
Lowville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lowville Middle School rank among public schools in Lowville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lowville, 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 Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Besides Lowville Middle School, Lowville Academy & Central School District also operates Lowville Elementary School (628 students) and Lowville High School (385 students). See the Lowville Academy & Central School District district page for the complete list.