- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Central Park Middle School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 362601006117 · Schenectady, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 10.2:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Schenectady High School (2,885 students)
Central Park Middle School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schenectady Hi
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- This school 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- Paige Elementa 468
Paige Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Central Park Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Middle School compares
Central Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,644
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
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.
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
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~600 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.