Enrollment
697
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middle Island, NY
West Middle Island School
Federal NCES profile for West Middle Island School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361923001756
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle Island School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Middle Island · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middle Island School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle Island School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Middle Island, NY.
School address
District: Longwood Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361923001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Middle Island School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Middle Island School
West Middle Island School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middle Island, New York, enrolling 697 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 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 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 604 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #518, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 697 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Longwood Central School District also operates Longwood High School (2,993 students) and Longwood Junior High School (1,363 students) alongside West Middle Island 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 West Middle Island School compares
West Middle Island 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$27,728
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, West Middle Island School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longwood Central School District, which includes West Middle Island School.
$27,728
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 West Middle Island School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longwood Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coram Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Walters School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle Island School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,993
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary 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 (~697 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Middle Island School
How many students attend West Middle Island School?
West Middle Island School has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middle Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle Island School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middle Island School?
44.7% of students at West Middle Island School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle Island School?
The largest demographic group at West Middle Island School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Middle Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle Island School?
West Middle Island School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 West Middle Island School rank among public schools in Middle Island?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middle Island School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Middle 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 Middle Island on the city page.
Is West Middle Island School a good school?
West Middle Island School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more 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 Longwood Central School District?
Besides West Middle Island School, Longwood Central School District also operates Longwood High School (2,993 students), Longwood Junior High School (1,363 students), and Longwood Middle School (1,304 students). See the Longwood Central School District district page for the complete list.
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