- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Veronica E Connor Middle School shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 360702000493 · Grand Island, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 11:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (868 students)
Veronica E Connor Middle School shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Veronica E Connor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
868 students
- This school
Veronica E Connor Middle School
614 students
- Huth Road Scho
Huth Road School
473 students
- Charlotte Sidw
Charlotte Sidway School
454 students
- Kaegebein Scho
Kaegebein School
420 students
What this shows Veronica E Connor Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veronica E Connor Middle School compares
Veronica E Connor Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Grand Island Central School District reports $21,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.