Enrollment
606
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Amherst, NY
Casey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Casey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363147004756
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casey Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in East Amherst · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Casey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Williamsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363147004756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casey Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casey Middle School
Casey Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Amherst, New York, enrolling 606 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 681 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #62, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Williamsville Central School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students) and Williamsville East High School (940 students) alongside Casey 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 Casey Middle School compares
Casey 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.6%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Casey Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsville Central School District, which includes Casey Middle School.
$19,132
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.6%
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 Casey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsville East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Transit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsville South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~606 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Casey Middle School
How many students attend Casey Middle School?
Casey Middle School has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Amherst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Casey Middle School?
20.8% of students at Casey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Casey Middle School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in East Amherst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casey Middle School?
Casey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Casey Middle School rank among elementary schools in East Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Amherst on the city page.
Is Casey Middle School a good school?
Casey Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. 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 Williamsville Central School District?
Besides Casey Middle School, Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students), Williamsville East High School (940 students), and Transit Middle School (912 students). See the Williamsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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