Enrollment
954
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarence, NY
Clarence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clarence 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 360759000542
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clarence · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clarence, NY.
School address
District: Clarence Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360759000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarence Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarence Middle School
Clarence Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Clarence, New York, enrolling 954 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 954 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clarence Central School District spends $19,289 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students) and Sheridan Hill Elementary School (527 students) alongside Clarence 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 Clarence Middle School compares
Clarence 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 87.1%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Clarence Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarence Central School District, which includes Clarence Middle School.
$19,289
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 12.0%
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 Clarence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledgeview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~954 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarence Middle School
How many students attend Clarence Middle School?
Clarence Middle School has 954 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarence, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Clarence Middle School?
16.8% of students at Clarence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clarence Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Clarence, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence Middle School?
Clarence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Clarence Middle School rank among public schools in Clarence?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clarence, 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 Clarence on the city page.
Is Clarence Middle School a good school?
Clarence Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Clarence Central School District?
Besides Clarence Middle School, Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students), Sheridan Hill Elementary School (527 students), and Ledgeview Elementary School (486 students). See the Clarence Central School District district page for the complete list.
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