- Enrollment
- 2,993
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
West Middle Island School grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 361923001756 · Middle Island, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.8:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Longwood High School (2,993 students)
West Middle Island School grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Middle Island School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longwood High
Longwood High School
2,993 students
- Longwood Junio
Longwood Junior High School
1,363 students
- Longwood Middl
Longwood Middle School
1,304 students
- Coram Elementa 951
Coram Elementary School
951 students
- C E Walters Sc 795
C E Walters School
795 students
- This school 697
West Middle Island School
697 students
What this shows West Middle Island School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle Island School compares
West Middle Island School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Longwood Central School District reports $29,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~697 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), up 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.