- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rhinebeck, NY
Bulkeley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bulkeley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362448003343
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bulkeley Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rhinebeck · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bulkeley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bulkeley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rhinebeck, NY.
School address
District: Rhinebeck Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362448003343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bulkeley Middle School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 362448003343 · Rhinebeck, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 8.4:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chancellor Livingston Elementary School (392 students)
Bulkeley Middle School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bulkeley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chancellor Liv
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
392 students
- Rhinebeck Seni
Rhinebeck Senior High School
321 students
- This school
Bulkeley Middle School
211 students
What this shows Bulkeley Middle School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bulkeley Middle School compares
Bulkeley 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$34,815
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Bulkeley Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rhinebeck Central School District reports $34,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bulkeley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Livingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rhinebeck Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bulkeley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bulkeley Middle School
How many students attend Bulkeley Middle School?
Bulkeley Middle School has 211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rhinebeck, NY. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Bulkeley Middle School?
19.8% of students at Bulkeley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bulkeley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bulkeley Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Rhinebeck, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bulkeley Middle School?
Bulkeley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Bulkeley Middle School rank among public schools in Rhinebeck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bulkeley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rhinebeck, 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 Rhinebeck Central School District?
Besides Bulkeley Middle School, Rhinebeck Central School District also operates Chancellor Livingston Elementary School (392 students) and Rhinebeck Senior High School (321 students). See the Rhinebeck Central School District district page for the complete list.