- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
New Paltz Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 362046001890 · New Paltz, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 7.8:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: New Paltz Senior High School (622 students)
New Paltz Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Paltz Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Paltz Seni
New Paltz Senior High School
622 students
- This school
New Paltz Middle School
381 students
- Lenape Element
Lenape Elementary School
368 students
- Duzine School
Duzine School
302 students
What this shows New Paltz Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Paltz Middle School compares
New Paltz Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$35,609
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for New Paltz Central School District reports $35,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.