- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheektowaga, NY
Cheektowaga Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cheektowaga Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360723005572
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheektowaga Middle School earns 35/100 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.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheektowaga Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheektowaga Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
District: Cheektowaga Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360723005572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Cheektowaga Middle School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360723005572 · Cheektowaga, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 11.5:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union East Elementary School (963 students)
Cheektowaga Middle School grew from 627 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cheektowaga Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union East Ele
Union East Elementary School
963 students
- Cheektowaga Hi
Cheektowaga High School
682 students
- This school
Cheektowaga Middle School
677 students
What this shows Cheektowaga Middle School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheektowaga Middle School compares
Cheektowaga 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$22,962
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.9%
African American 32.9%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Cheektowaga Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga Central School District reports $22,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheektowaga Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheektowaga High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheektowaga Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cheektowaga Middle School
How many students attend Cheektowaga Middle School?
Cheektowaga Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheektowaga Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheektowaga Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Cheektowaga Middle School?
66.8% of students at Cheektowaga Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheektowaga Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cheektowaga Middle School is African American at 32.9% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheektowaga Middle School?
Cheektowaga Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Cheektowaga Middle School rank among public schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheektowaga Middle School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga Central School District?
Besides Cheektowaga Middle School, Cheektowaga Central School District also operates Union East Elementary School (963 students) and Cheektowaga High School (682 students). See the Cheektowaga Central School District district page for the complete list.