- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Akron, NY
Akron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360243005012
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Akron Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Akron, NY.
School address
District: Akron Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360243005012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Akron Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360243005012 · Akron, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 8.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Akron Elementary School (561 students)
Akron Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Akron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akron Elementa
Akron Elementary School
561 students
- Akron High Sch
Akron High School
389 students
- This school
Akron Middle School
260 students
What this shows Akron Middle School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Middle School compares
Akron 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$24,262
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Akron Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Akron Central School District reports $24,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akron Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akron Middle School
How many students attend Akron Middle School?
Akron Middle School has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Akron, NY. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Akron Middle School?
40.4% of students at Akron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Akron, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Middle School?
Akron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Akron Middle School rank among public schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Akron, 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 Akron Central School District?
Besides Akron Middle School, Akron Central School District also operates Akron Elementary School (561 students) and Akron High School (389 students). See the Akron Central School District district page for the complete list.