Enrollment
444
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 361752006760
Morgan Road Middle School — Liverpool, NY
Federal NCES profile for Morgan Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Liverpool Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan Road Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morgan Road Middle School reports 444 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% below the New York average and 3% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Liverpool Central School District spends $30,956 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.6% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morgan Road Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% below 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in New York — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$30,956
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 444 Top 54% in New York — larger than 46% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.2% -5% vs state
NCES ID 361752006760
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liverpool Central School District, which includes Morgan Road Middle School.
$30,956
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 43.8%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan Road Middle School
How many students attend Morgan Road Middle School?
Morgan Road Middle School has 444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in LIVERPOOL, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Road Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan Road Middle School?
53.2% of students at Morgan Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan Road Middle School is White at 69.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in LIVERPOOL, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan Road Middle School?
Morgan Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.