- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Potsdam, NY
A a Kingston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for A a Kingston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362367003299
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A a Kingston Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A a Kingston Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A a Kingston Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, NY.
School address
District: Potsdam Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362367003299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
A a Kingston Middle School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 362367003299 · Potsdam, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students)
A a Kingston Middle School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
A a Kingston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Avenu
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
526 students
- This school
A a Kingston Middle School
393 students
- Potsdam Senior
Potsdam Senior High School
373 students
What this shows A a Kingston Middle School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How A a Kingston Middle School compares
A a Kingston Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$25,097
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.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, A a Kingston Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
District finance for Potsdam Central School District reports $25,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A a Kingston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potsdam Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A a Kingston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about A a Kingston Middle School
How many students attend A a Kingston Middle School?
A a Kingston Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Potsdam, NY. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A a Kingston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A a Kingston Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A a Kingston Middle School?
37.8% of students at A a Kingston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A a Kingston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at A a Kingston Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Potsdam, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A a Kingston Middle School?
A a Kingston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does A a Kingston Middle School rank among public schools in Potsdam?
By Resource Investment Index, A a Kingston Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, 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 Potsdam Central School District?
Besides A a Kingston Middle School, Potsdam Central School District also operates Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students) and Potsdam Senior High School (373 students). See the Potsdam Central School District district page for the complete list.