- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vestal, NY
Vestal Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vestal Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362961003985
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestal Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Vestal · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestal Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Vestal, NY.
School address
District: Vestal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362961003985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Vestal Middle School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 362961003985 · Vestal, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 11.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students)
Vestal Middle School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vestal Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestal Senior
Vestal Senior High School
1,015 students
- This school
Vestal Middle School
847 students
- Vestal Hills E 388
Vestal Hills Elementary School
388 students
- African Road E 325
African Road Elementary School
325 students
- Glenwood Eleme 310
Glenwood Elementary School
310 students
- Tioga Hills El 269
Tioga Hills Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Vestal Middle School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestal Middle School compares
Vestal 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$22,787
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Asian 16.7%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Vestal Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Vestal Central School District reports $22,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestal Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestal Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| African Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tioga Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestal Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestal Middle School
How many students attend Vestal Middle School?
Vestal Middle School has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vestal, NY. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestal Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vestal Middle School?
28.8% of students at Vestal Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestal Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vestal Middle School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Vestal, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestal Middle School?
Vestal Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Vestal Middle School rank among public schools in Vestal?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Vestal, 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 Vestal on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestal Central School District?
Besides Vestal Middle School, Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students), Vestal Hills Elementary School (388 students), and African Road Elementary School (325 students). See the Vestal Central School District district page for the complete list.