Enrollment
315
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conklin, NY
Richard T Stank Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richard T Stank Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362838003824
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard T Stank Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Conklin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard T Stank Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard T Stank Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Conklin, NY.
School address
District: Susquehanna Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362838003824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard T Stank Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard T Stank Middle School
Richard T Stank Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Conklin, New York, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 792 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #369.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 315 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Susquehanna Valley Central School District also operates Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students) and Brookside Elementary School (401 students) alongside Richard T Stank 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 Richard T Stank Middle School compares
Richard T Stank 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$25,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 89.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Richard T Stank Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Valley Central School District, which includes Richard T Stank Middle School.
$25,407
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 51.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 Richard T Stank Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F P Donnelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard T Stank Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle 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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard T Stank Middle School
How many students attend Richard T Stank Middle School?
Richard T Stank Middle School has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conklin, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard T Stank Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard T Stank Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard T Stank Middle School?
43.7% of students at Richard T Stank Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard T Stank Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richard T Stank Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Conklin, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard T Stank Middle School?
Richard T Stank Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Richard T Stank Middle School rank among public schools in Conklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard T Stank Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Conklin, 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 Conklin on the city page.
Is Richard T Stank Middle School a good school?
Richard T Stank Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Susquehanna Valley Central School District?
Besides Richard T Stank Middle School, Susquehanna Valley Central School District also operates Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students), Brookside Elementary School (401 students), and F P Donnelly School (306 students). See the Susquehanna Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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