Enrollment
393
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362367003299
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A a Kingston Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at A a Kingston Middle School
A a Kingston Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Potsdam, New York, enrolling 393 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 897 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Potsdam Central School District also operates Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students) and Potsdam Senior High School (373 students) alongside A a Kingston 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 A a Kingston Middle School compares
A a Kingston 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,884
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potsdam Central School District, which includes A a Kingston Middle School.
$23,884
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Potsdam on the city page.
Is A a Kingston Middle School a good school?
A a Kingston Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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