- Enrollment
- 2,495
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, NY
William a Carter School
Federal NCES profile for William a Carter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361932001763
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a Carter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William a Carter School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a Carter School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Middletown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361932001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
William a Carter School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 361932001763 · Middletown, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 11.5:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (2,495 students)
William a Carter School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William a Carter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
2,495 students
- Presidential P
Presidential Park Elementary School
1,225 students
- Maple Hill Ele
Maple Hill Elementary School
1,064 students
- Monhagen Middl 826
Monhagen Middle School
826 students
- Middletown Twi 820
Middletown Twin Towers Middle School
820 students
- This school 746
William a Carter School
746 students
What this shows William a Carter School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a Carter School compares
William a Carter 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$28,930
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 22.8%
White 9.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, William a Carter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Middletown City School District reports $28,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William a Carter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidential Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monhagen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown Twin Towers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a Carter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about William a Carter School
How many students attend William a Carter School?
William a Carter School has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Carter School?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Carter School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 William a Carter School?
70.4% of students at William a Carter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Carter School?
The largest demographic group at William a Carter School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Carter School?
William a Carter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William a Carter School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, William a Carter School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Middletown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown City School District?
Besides William a Carter School, Middletown City School District also operates Middletown High School (2,495 students), Presidential Park Elementary School (1,225 students), and Maple Hill Elementary School (1,064 students). See the Middletown City School District district page for the complete list.