Enrollment
694
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, NY
Northport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362127003032
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362127003032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northport Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northport Middle School
Northport Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Northport, New York, enrolling 694 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northport-East Northport Union Free School District spends $34,227 per pupil, 30% 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.
Northport-East Northport Union Free School District also operates Northport Senior High School (1,476 students) and East Northport Middle School (633 students) alongside Northport 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 Northport Middle School compares
Northport 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,227
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Northport Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, which includes Northport Middle School.
$34,227
Per student
+30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+106%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.2%
State 13.9%
Federal 2.9%
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 Northport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Northport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northport Middle School
How many students attend Northport Middle School?
Northport Middle School has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Northport Middle School?
12.0% of students at Northport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northport Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Northport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport Middle School?
Northport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Northport Middle School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northport on the city page.
Is Northport Middle School a good school?
Northport Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Northport-East Northport Union Free School District?
Besides Northport Middle School, Northport-East Northport Union Free School District also operates Northport Senior High School (1,476 students), East Northport Middle School (633 students), and Norwood Avenue School (416 students). See the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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