Enrollment
928
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Webster, NY
Willink Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willink Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 363036004081
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willink Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willink Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willink Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willink Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willink Middle School
Willink Middle School is a large middle school in Webster, New York, enrolling 928 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 928 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students) and Thomas High School (1,256 students) alongside Willink Middle 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 Willink Middle School compares
Willink Middle 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Willink Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Central School District, which includes Willink Middle School.
$21,790
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Willink Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klem Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willink Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~928 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willink Middle School
How many students attend Willink Middle School?
Willink Middle School has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Webster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willink Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willink Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Willink Middle School?
28.6% of students at Willink Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willink Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willink Middle School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willink Middle School?
Willink Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Willink Middle School rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Willink Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Webster, 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 Webster on the city page.
Is Willink Middle School a good school?
Willink Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Webster Central School District?
Besides Willink Middle School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Thomas High School (1,256 students), and Spry Middle School (870 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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