- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Clarence Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 95.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360759000542 · Clarence, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 10.5:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students)
Clarence Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 95.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clarence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarence Senio
Clarence Senior High School
1,256 students
- This school
Clarence Middle School
954 students
- Sheridan Hill
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
527 students
- Ledgeview Elem 486
Ledgeview Elementary School
486 students
- Harris Hill El 452
Harris Hill Elementary School
452 students
- Clarence Cente 406
Clarence Center Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Clarence Middle School reports 954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarence Middle School compares
Clarence Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Clarence Central School District reports $20,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~954 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.