- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Casey Middle School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.2 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 363147004756 · East Amherst, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 9.9:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsville North High School (1,307 students)
Casey Middle School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 61.2 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Casey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamsville
Williamsville North High School
1,307 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville East High School
940 students
- Transit Middle
Transit Middle School
912 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville South High School
796 students
- Mill Middle Sc
Mill Middle School
790 students
- This school
Casey Middle School
606 students
What this shows Casey Middle School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casey Middle School compares
Casey Middle School is a growing 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Williamsville Central School District reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~606 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.