- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marcellus, NY
C S Driver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C S Driver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361848001662
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C S Driver Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C S Driver 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, C S Driver Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marcellus, NY.
School address
District: Marcellus Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361848001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
C S Driver Middle School shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 361848001662 · Marcellus, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 9.8:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: K C Heffernan Elementary School (471 students)
C S Driver Middle School shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
C S Driver Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C S Driver Middle School
501 students
- K C Heffernan
K C Heffernan Elementary School
471 students
- Marcellus High
Marcellus High School
435 students
What this shows C S Driver Middle School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How C S Driver Middle School compares
C S Driver 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
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
28.5%
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
$24,271
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, C S Driver Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Marcellus Central School District reports $24,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C S Driver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| K C Heffernan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcellus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C S Driver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about C S Driver Middle School
How many students attend C S Driver Middle School?
C S Driver Middle School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marcellus, NY. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C S Driver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C S Driver 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 C S Driver Middle School?
20.5% of students at C S Driver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C S Driver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C S Driver Middle School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Marcellus, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C S Driver Middle School?
C S Driver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 C S Driver Middle School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, C S Driver Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marcellus, 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 Marcellus Central School District?
Besides C S Driver Middle School, Marcellus Central School District also operates K C Heffernan Elementary School (471 students) and Marcellus High School (435 students). See the Marcellus Central School District district page for the complete list.