- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Syracuse, NY
Pine Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove 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 360999000778
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in East Syracuse · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: East Syracuse Minoa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360999000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pine Grove Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360999000778 · East Syracuse, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 10.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students)
Pine Grove Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Syracuse
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
1,185 students
- This school
Pine Grove Middle School
697 students
- East Syracuse 361
East Syracuse Elementary School
361 students
- Fremont Elemen 324
Fremont Elementary School
324 students
- Woodland Eleme 310
Woodland Elementary School
310 students
- Minoa Elementa 307
Minoa Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Pine Grove Middle School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Middle School compares
Pine Grove 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$24,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 87 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Pine Grove Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District reports $24,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Syracuse Minoa Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Syracuse Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minoa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Middle School
How many students attend Pine Grove Middle School?
Pine Grove Middle School has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Middle School is 10.9:1, 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 Pine Grove Middle School?
41.2% of students at Pine Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Middle School?
Pine Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pine Grove Middle School rank among public schools in East Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Syracuse, 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 East Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Besides Pine Grove Middle School, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students), East Syracuse Elementary School (361 students), and Fremont Elementary School (324 students). See the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District district page for the complete list.