Enrollment
446
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Putnam Valley, NY
Putnam Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362400003315
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Valley Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Putnam Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Valley Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, NY.
School address
District: Putnam Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362400003315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam Valley Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam Valley Middle School
Putnam Valley Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Putnam Valley, New York, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
With 446 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 576 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #341.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Putnam Valley Central School District also operates Putnam Valley Elementary School (526 students) and Putnam Valley High School (526 students) alongside Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley Middle School compares
Putnam Valley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,020
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Putnam Valley Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam Valley Central School District, which includes Putnam Valley Middle School.
$30,020
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 28.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Putnam Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam Valley Middle School
How many students attend Putnam Valley Middle School?
Putnam Valley Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Putnam Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Valley Middle School?
15.9% of students at Putnam Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Valley Middle School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Putnam Valley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Valley Middle School?
Putnam Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Putnam Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Putnam Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, 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 Putnam Valley on the city page.
Is Putnam Valley Middle School a good school?
Putnam Valley Middle School earns 43/100 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 Putnam Valley Central School District?
Besides Putnam Valley Middle School, Putnam Valley Central School District also operates Putnam Valley Elementary School (526 students) and Putnam Valley High School (526 students). See the Putnam Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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