Enrollment
142
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newfield, NY
Newfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362079000373
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfield Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfield, NY.
School address
District: Newfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362079000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfield Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfield Middle School
Newfield Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Newfield, New York, enrolling 142 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Newfield Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of New York schools and 45% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 142 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 46 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 142 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newfield Central School District also operates Newfield Elementary School (318 students) and Newfield Senior High School (178 students) alongside Newfield 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 Newfield Middle School compares
Newfield 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$25,837
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 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 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 82.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Newfield Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfield Central School District, which includes Newfield Middle School.
$25,837
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 60.6%
Federal 13.5%
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 Newfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfield Middle School
How many students attend Newfield Middle School?
Newfield Middle School has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newfield, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfield Middle School is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% 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 Newfield Middle School?
75.8% of students at Newfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newfield Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Newfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfield Middle School?
Newfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Newfield Middle School rank among public schools in Newfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newfield, 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 Newfield on the city page.
Is Newfield Middle School a good school?
Newfield Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Newfield Central School District?
Besides Newfield Middle School, Newfield Central School District also operates Newfield Elementary School (318 students) and Newfield Senior High School (178 students). See the Newfield Central School District district page for the complete list.
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