- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chatham, NY
Chatham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chatham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360711000503
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chatham, NY.
School address
District: Chatham Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360711000503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Chatham Middle School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360711000503 · Chatham, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 7.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary E Dardess Elementary School (365 students)
Chatham Middle School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chatham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary E Dardess
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
365 students
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
316 students
- This school
Chatham Middle School
226 students
What this shows Chatham Middle School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham Middle School compares
Chatham 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$34,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Chatham Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chatham Central School District reports $34,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Dardess Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Middle School
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chatham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle School is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Chatham Middle School?
38.7% of students at Chatham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chatham Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Chatham, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chatham Middle School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chatham, 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 Chatham Central School District?
Besides Chatham Middle School, Chatham Central School District also operates Mary E Dardess Elementary School (365 students) and Chatham High School (316 students). See the Chatham Central School District district page for the complete list.