Enrollment
363
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newfane, NY
Newfane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newfane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362076002921
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfane Middle School earns 40/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newfane · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfane Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfane, NY.
School address
District: Newfane Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362076002921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfane Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfane Middle School
Newfane Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newfane, New York, enrolling 363 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 882 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #429.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 363 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Elementary School (467 students) and Newfane Senior High School (393 students) alongside Newfane 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 Newfane Middle School compares
Newfane 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 | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
36.4%
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
$24,150
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 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 89.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Newfane Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfane Central School District, which includes Newfane Middle School.
$24,150
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 57.0%
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 Newfane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfane Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newfane Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newfane Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Newfane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfane Middle School
How many students attend Newfane Middle School?
Newfane Middle School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newfane, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfane 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 Newfane Middle School?
44.0% of students at Newfane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newfane Middle School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Newfane, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfane Middle School?
Newfane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Newfane Middle School rank among public schools in Newfane?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfane Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfane, 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 Newfane on the city page.
Is Newfane Middle School a good school?
Newfane Middle School earns 40/100 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 Newfane Central School District?
Besides Newfane Middle School, Newfane Central School District also operates Newfane Elementary School (467 students), Newfane Senior High School (393 students), and Newfane Early Childhood Center (55 students). See the Newfane Central School District district page for the complete list.
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