- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Binghamton, NY
Chenango Forks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chenango Forks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360726000514
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenango Forks Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenango Forks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Forks Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360726000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Chenango Forks Middle School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360726000514 · Binghamton, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 9.5:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students)
Chenango Forks Middle School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chenango Forks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks Elementary School
605 students
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks High School
401 students
- This school
Chenango Forks Middle School
276 students
What this shows Chenango Forks Middle School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chenango Forks Middle School compares
Chenango Forks 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,944
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Chenango Forks Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chenango Forks Central School District reports $22,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chenango Forks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Forks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chenango Forks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenango Forks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chenango Forks Middle School
How many students attend Chenango Forks Middle School?
Chenango Forks Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Chenango Forks Middle School?
35.0% of students at Chenango Forks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chenango Forks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chenango Forks Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenango Forks Middle School?
Chenango Forks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Chenango Forks Middle School rank among middle schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Binghamton, 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 Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Chenango Forks Central School District?
Besides Chenango Forks Middle School, Chenango Forks Central School District also operates Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students) and Chenango Forks High School (401 students). See the Chenango Forks Central School District district page for the complete list.