Enrollment
414
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynbrook South Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynbrook South Middle School
Lynbrook South Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lynbrook, New York, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
With 414 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 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lynbrook Union Free School District also operates Lynbrook Senior High School (846 students) and Marion Street School (435 students) alongside Lynbrook South 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 Lynbrook South Middle School compares
Lynbrook South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,525
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynbrook Union Free School District, which includes Lynbrook South Middle School.
$30,525
Per student
+16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 19.0%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lynbrook South Middle School a good school?
Lynbrook South Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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