Enrollment
509
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, NY
Minisink Valley Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Minisink Valley Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361956004822
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minisink Valley Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Minisink Valley Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minisink Valley Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Minisink Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361956004822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minisink Valley Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minisink Valley Intermediate School
Minisink Valley Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, New York, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 782 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #696, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Minisink Valley Central School District also operates Minisink Valley High School (1,116 students) and Minisink Valley Middle School (806 students) alongside Minisink Valley Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Minisink Valley Intermediate 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Minisink Valley Intermediate School is more mixed than 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minisink Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minisink Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otisville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minisink Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minisink Valley Intermediate 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Minisink Valley Intermediate School
How many students attend Minisink Valley Intermediate School?
Minisink Valley Intermediate School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minisink Valley Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minisink Valley Intermediate School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minisink Valley Intermediate School?
23.2% of students at Minisink Valley Intermediate 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 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Minisink Valley Intermediate School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minisink Valley Intermediate School?
Minisink Valley Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Minisink Valley Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Minisink Valley Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Minisink Valley Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Intermediate 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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