- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westfield, NY
Westfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield 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 363099003239
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westfield, NY.
School address
District: Westfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363099003239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Westfield Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 363099003239 · Westfield, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 8.3:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Elementary School (288 students)
Westfield Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield Elem
Westfield Elementary School
288 students
- Westfield High
Westfield High School
203 students
- This school
Westfield Middle School
133 students
What this shows Westfield Middle School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$27,258
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Westfield Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Westfield Central School District reports $27,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Middle School
How many students attend Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westfield, NY. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Westfield Middle School?
53.5% of students at Westfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Westfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Middle School?
Westfield 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 Westfield Middle School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield Central School District?
Besides Westfield Middle School, Westfield Central School District also operates Westfield Elementary School (288 students) and Westfield High School (203 students). See the Westfield Central School District district page for the complete list.