Enrollment
454
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, NY
Minisink Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Minisink Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361956001783
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minisink Valley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Minisink Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minisink Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Minisink Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361956001783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minisink Valley Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minisink Valley Elementary School
Minisink Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, New York, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 787 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Minisink Valley Central School District also operates Minisink Valley High School (1,116 students) and Minisink Valley Middle School (806 students) alongside Minisink Valley Elementary 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 Minisink Valley Elementary School compares
Minisink Valley Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$25,225
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Minisink Valley Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minisink Valley Central School District, which includes Minisink Valley Elementary School.
$25,225
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Minisink Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minisink Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minisink Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otisville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minisink Valley Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minisink Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary 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 (~454 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Minisink Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Minisink Valley Elementary School?
Minisink Valley Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minisink Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minisink Valley Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minisink Valley Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Minisink Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minisink Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Minisink Valley Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minisink Valley Elementary School?
Minisink Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minisink Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Minisink Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Minisink Valley Elementary School a good school?
Minisink Valley Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Minisink Valley Central School District?
Besides Minisink Valley Elementary School, Minisink Valley Central School District also operates Minisink Valley High School (1,116 students), Minisink Valley Middle School (806 students), and Otisville Elementary School (559 students). See the Minisink Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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