- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynbrook, NY
Lynbrook South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lynbrook South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361791001607
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynbrook South Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lynbrook · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynbrook South Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynbrook South Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lynbrook, NY.
School address
District: Lynbrook Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361791001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lynbrook South Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 361791001607 · Lynbrook, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.6:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynbrook Senior High School (846 students)
Lynbrook South Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lynbrook South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynbrook Senio
Lynbrook Senior High School
846 students
- Marion Street
Marion Street School
435 students
- This school
Lynbrook South Middle School
414 students
- West End Schoo
West End School
386 students
- Lynbrook North 284
Lynbrook North Middle School
284 students
- Waverly Park S 197
Waverly Park School
197 students
What this shows Lynbrook South Middle School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynbrook South Middle School compares
Lynbrook South 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,394
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 7.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Lynbrook South Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lynbrook Union Free School District reports $32,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynbrook South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Street School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynbrook North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynbrook South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynbrook South Middle School
How many students attend Lynbrook South Middle School?
Lynbrook South Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynbrook, NY. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynbrook South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynbrook South Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Lynbrook South Middle School?
13.1% of students at Lynbrook South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynbrook South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lynbrook South Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Lynbrook, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynbrook South Middle School?
Lynbrook South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lynbrook South Middle School rank among public schools in Lynbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynbrook South Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lynbrook, 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 Lynbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynbrook Union Free School District?
Besides Lynbrook South Middle School, Lynbrook Union Free School District also operates Lynbrook Senior High School (846 students), Marion Street School (435 students), and West End School (386 students). See the Lynbrook Union Free School District district page for the complete list.