Enrollment
600
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schenectady, NY
Central Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362601006117
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601006117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park Middle School
Central Park Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 600 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 797 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by Asian (28%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 600 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students) and Oneida Middle School (657 students) alongside Central Park 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 Central Park Middle School compares
Central Park 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$22,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
Asian 28.2%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 13.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Central Park Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schenectady City School District, which includes Central Park Middle School.
$22,134
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 58.9%
Federal 19.9%
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 Central Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneida Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paige Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~600 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park Middle School
How many students attend Central Park Middle School?
Central Park Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schenectady, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Central Park Middle School?
75.4% of students at Central Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Middle School is Asian at 28.2% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Middle School?
Central Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Central Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Schenectady on the city page.
Is Central Park Middle School a good school?
Central Park Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Schenectady City School District?
Besides Central Park Middle School, Schenectady City School District also operates Schenectady High School (2,885 students), Oneida Middle School (657 students), and Mont Pleasant Middle School (569 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.
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