Enrollment
501
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearl River Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearl River Middle School
Pearl River Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pearl River, New York, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New York average.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pearl River Union Free School District also operates Pearl River High School (904 students) and Evans Park School (291 students) alongside Pearl River 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 Pearl River Middle School compares
Pearl River 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,935
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearl River Union Free School District, which includes Pearl River Middle School.
$30,935
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~501 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pearl River Middle School a good school?
Pearl River Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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