Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Paltz, NY
New Paltz Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Paltz Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362046001890
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Paltz Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in New Paltz · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Paltz Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Paltz Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, NY.
School address
District: New Paltz Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362046001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Paltz Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in New Paltz, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, New Paltz Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of New York schools and 34% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 687 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding New Paltz Central School District spends $34,700 per pupil, 31% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
New Paltz Central School District also operates New Paltz Senior High School (622 students) and Lenape Elementary School (368 students) alongside New Paltz Middle 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 New Paltz Middle School compares
New Paltz Middle 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$34,700
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, New Paltz Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Paltz Central School District, which includes New Paltz Middle School.
$34,700
Per student
+31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+109%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 New Paltz Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paltz Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lenape Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duzine School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Paltz Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Paltz Middle School
How many students attend New Paltz Middle School?
New Paltz Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Paltz, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Paltz Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 New Paltz Middle School?
23.8% of students at New Paltz Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Paltz Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Paltz Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in New Paltz, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Paltz Middle School?
New Paltz Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 New Paltz Middle School rank among public schools in New Paltz?
By Resource Investment Index, New Paltz Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in New Paltz, 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 New Paltz on the city page.
Is New Paltz Middle School a good school?
New Paltz Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 New Paltz Central School District?
Besides New Paltz Middle School, New Paltz Central School District also operates New Paltz Senior High School (622 students), Lenape Elementary School (368 students), and Duzine School (302 students). See the New Paltz Central School District district page for the complete list.
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