Enrollment
614
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Island, NY
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Veronica E Connor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360702000493
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veronica E Connor Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Veronica E Connor Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veronica E Connor Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, NY.
School address
District: Grand Island Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360702000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veronica E Connor Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veronica E Connor Middle School
Veronica E Connor Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Grand Island, New York, enrolling 614 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #370.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Grand Island Central School District spends $19,939 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Grand Island Central School District also operates Grand Island Senior High School (868 students) and Huth Road School (473 students) alongside Veronica E Connor 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 Veronica E Connor Middle School compares
Veronica E Connor 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$19,939
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Veronica E Connor Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Central School District, which includes Veronica E Connor Middle School.
$19,939
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 Veronica E Connor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huth Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Sidway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kaegebein School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veronica E Connor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Veronica E Connor Middle School
How many students attend Veronica E Connor Middle School?
Veronica E Connor Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veronica E Connor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veronica E Connor Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Veronica E Connor Middle School?
22.7% of students at Veronica E Connor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veronica E Connor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Veronica E Connor Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veronica E Connor Middle School?
Veronica E Connor 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 Veronica E Connor Middle School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Veronica E Connor Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island on the city page.
Is Veronica E Connor Middle School a good school?
Veronica E Connor 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 Grand Island Central School District?
Besides Veronica E Connor Middle School, Grand Island Central School District also operates Grand Island Senior High School (868 students), Huth Road School (473 students), and Charlotte Sidway School (454 students). See the Grand Island Central School District district page for the complete list.
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