- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearl River, NY
Pearl River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362256003177
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl River Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearl River · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl River Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, NY.
School address
District: Pearl River Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362256003177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pearl River Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 362256003177 · Pearl River, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 10.2:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearl River High School (904 students)
Pearl River Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pearl River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearl River Hi
Pearl River High School
904 students
- This school
Pearl River Middle School
501 students
- Evans Park Sch 291
Evans Park School
291 students
- Franklin Avenu 262
Franklin Avenue School
262 students
- Lincoln Avenue 190
Lincoln Avenue School
190 students
What this shows Pearl River Middle School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl River Middle School compares
Pearl River Middle 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,034
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Pearl River Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pearl River Union Free School District reports $33,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearl River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl River Middle School
How many students attend Pearl River Middle School?
Pearl River Middle School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearl River, NY. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl River Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Pearl River Middle School?
14.5% of students at Pearl River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl River Middle School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Pearl River, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl River Middle School?
Pearl River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Pearl River Middle School rank among elementary schools in Pearl River?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl River Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, 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 Pearl River on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearl River Union Free School District?
Besides Pearl River Middle School, Pearl River Union Free School District also operates Pearl River High School (904 students), Evans Park School (291 students), and Franklin Avenue School (262 students). See the Pearl River Union Free School District district page for the complete list.