Enrollment
278
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark Valley, NY
Newark Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newark Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362067002899
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Valley Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newark Valley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newark Valley Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newark Valley, NY.
School address
District: Newark Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362067002899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Valley Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Valley Middle School
Newark Valley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newark Valley, New York, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 531 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Newark Valley Central School District also operates Newark Valley Senior High School (378 students) and Nathan T Hall School (325 students) alongside Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley Middle School compares
Newark Valley 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,909
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 95.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Newark Valley Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Valley Central School District, which includes Newark Valley Middle School.
$23,909
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 60.8%
Federal 14.9%
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 Newark Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan T Hall School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Valley Middle School
How many students attend Newark Valley Middle School?
Newark Valley Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Valley Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Newark Valley Middle School?
54.8% of students at Newark Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Valley Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Newark Valley, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Valley Middle School?
Newark Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Newark Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Newark Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newark Valley, 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 Newark Valley on the city page.
Is Newark Valley Middle School a good school?
Newark Valley Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Newark Valley Central School District?
Besides Newark Valley Middle School, Newark Valley Central School District also operates Newark Valley Senior High School (378 students) and Nathan T Hall School (325 students). See the Newark Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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