Enrollment
558
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chittenango, NY
Chittenango Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chittenango Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360747000532
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chittenango Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chittenango · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chittenango Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chittenango Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chittenango, NY.
School address
District: Chittenango Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360747000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chittenango Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chittenango Middle School
Chittenango Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chittenango, New York, enrolling 558 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 842 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Chittenango Central School District also operates Chittenango High School (592 students) and Bolivar Road Elementary School (473 students) alongside Chittenango 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 Chittenango Middle School compares
Chittenango 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,515
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Chittenango Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chittenango Central School District, which includes Chittenango Middle School.
$21,515
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.2%
Federal 11.6%
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 Chittenango Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenango High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chittenango Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chittenango Middle School
How many students attend Chittenango Middle School?
Chittenango Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chittenango, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chittenango Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chittenango Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Chittenango Middle School?
36.7% of students at Chittenango Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chittenango Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chittenango Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Chittenango, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chittenango Middle School?
Chittenango Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Chittenango Middle School rank among public schools in Chittenango?
By Resource Investment Index, Chittenango Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chittenango, 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 Chittenango on the city page.
Is Chittenango Middle School a good school?
Chittenango Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less 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 Chittenango Central School District?
Besides Chittenango Middle School, Chittenango Central School District also operates Chittenango High School (592 students), Bolivar Road Elementary School (473 students), and Bridgeport Elementary School (270 students). See the Chittenango Central School District district page for the complete list.
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