- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brasher Falls, NY
St Lawrence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Lawrence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362796005388
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Lawrence Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Brasher Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St Lawrence Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Lawrence Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brasher Falls, NY.
School address
District: Brasher Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362796005388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
St Lawrence Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362796005388 · Brasher Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 9.4:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Lawrence Elementary School (369 students)
St Lawrence Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
St Lawrence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence Elementary School
369 students
- This school
St Lawrence Middle School
301 students
- Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence High School
276 students
What this shows St Lawrence Middle School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Lawrence Middle School compares
St Lawrence 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in New York - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$25,359
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, St Lawrence Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brasher Falls Central School District reports $25,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Lawrence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lawrence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Lawrence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Lawrence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Lawrence Middle School
How many students attend St Lawrence Middle School?
St Lawrence Middle School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brasher Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 St Lawrence Middle School?
61.4% of students at St Lawrence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Lawrence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Lawrence Middle School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Brasher Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Lawrence Middle School?
St Lawrence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 St Lawrence Middle School rank among public schools in Brasher Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, St Lawrence Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brasher Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brasher Falls Central School District?
Besides St Lawrence Middle School, Brasher Falls Central School District also operates Saint Lawrence Elementary School (369 students) and Saint Lawrence High School (276 students). See the Brasher Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.