- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Minisink Valley Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 361956001783 · Middletown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Minisink Valley High School (1,116 students)
Minisink Valley Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Minisink Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minisink Valle
Minisink Valley High School
1,116 students
- Minisink Valle
Minisink Valley Middle School
806 students
- Otisville Elem
Otisville Elementary School
559 students
- Minisink Valle
Minisink Valley Intermediate School
509 students
- This school
Minisink Valley Elementary School
454 students
What this shows Minisink Valley Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minisink Valley Elementary School compares
Minisink Valley Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,272
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
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.
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
District finance for Minisink Valley Central School District reports $26,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.