- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Setauket, NY
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Paul J Gelinas Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362820003806
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 651
- students enrolled
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Three Village Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362820003806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 362820003806 · Setauket, NY Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 10.8:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ward Melville Senior High School (1,442 students)
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ward Melville
Ward Melville Senior High School
1,442 students
- Robert Cushman
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
655 students
- This school
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
651 students
- Minnesauke Ele
Minnesauke Elementary School
644 students
- Setauket Eleme
Setauket Elementary School
599 students
- Arrowhead Elem 562
Arrowhead Elementary School
562 students
What this shows Paul J Gelinas Junior High School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul J Gelinas Junior High School compares
Paul J Gelinas Junior High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 85% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,733
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Three Village Central School District reports $36,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul J Gelinas Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Melville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnesauke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Setauket Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul J Gelinas Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
How many students attend Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Setauket, NY. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
8.5% of students at Paul J Gelinas Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Setauket, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
What other schools are in Three Village Central School District?
Besides Paul J Gelinas Junior High School, Three Village Central School District also operates Ward Melville Senior High School (1,442 students), Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School (655 students), and Minnesauke Elementary School (644 students). See the Three Village Central School District district page for the complete list.