- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rome, NY
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyndon H Strough Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362490003446
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyndon H Strough Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyndon H Strough Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndon H Strough Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Rome, NY.
School address
District: Rome City School District · New York
NCES ID 362490003446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lyndon H Strough Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.7 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362490003446 · Rome, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 10.9:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome Free Academy (1,512 students)
Lyndon H Strough Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.7 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lyndon H Strough Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome Free Acad
Rome Free Academy
1,512 students
- This school
Lyndon H Strough Middle School
817 students
- Louis V Denti 598
Louis V Denti Elementary School
598 students
- Bellamy Elemen 544
Bellamy Elementary School
544 students
- Gansevoort Ele 397
Gansevoort Elementary School
397 students
- Ridge Mills El 388
Ridge Mills Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Lyndon H Strough Middle School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyndon H Strough Middle School compares
Lyndon H Strough 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$23,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Lyndon H Strough Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rome City School District reports $23,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyndon H Strough Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Free Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis V Denti Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellamy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gansevoort Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyndon H Strough Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyndon H Strough Middle School
How many students attend Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rome, NY. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndon H Strough Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
58.6% of students at Lyndon H Strough Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyndon H Strough Middle School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Rome, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyndon H Strough Middle School?
Lyndon H Strough Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Lyndon H Strough Middle School rank among public schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndon H Strough Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Rome, 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 Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Rome City School District?
Besides Lyndon H Strough Middle School, Rome City School District also operates Rome Free Academy (1,512 students), Louis V Denti Elementary School (598 students), and Bellamy Elementary School (544 students). See the Rome City School District district page for the complete list.