- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cohoes, NY
Cohoes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cohoes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360798000570
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cohoes Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cohoes · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cohoes Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cohoes Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, NY.
School address
District: Cohoes City School District · New York
NCES ID 360798000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Cohoes Middle School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360798000570 · Cohoes, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 10.7:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohoes High School (607 students)
Cohoes Middle School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cohoes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cohoes High Sc
Cohoes High School
607 students
- This school
Cohoes Middle School
427 students
- Harmony Hill S
Harmony Hill School
384 students
- Abram Lansing
Abram Lansing School
305 students
- Van Schaick Is 124
Van Schaick Island School
124 students
What this shows Cohoes Middle School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cohoes Middle School compares
Cohoes 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$23,556
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cohoes Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cohoes City School District reports $23,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cohoes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abram Lansing School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Schaick Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cohoes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cohoes Middle School
How many students attend Cohoes Middle School?
Cohoes Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cohoes, NY. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohoes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohoes Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Cohoes Middle School?
66.0% of students at Cohoes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cohoes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cohoes Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Cohoes, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cohoes Middle School?
Cohoes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cohoes Middle School rank among public schools in Cohoes?
By Resource Investment Index, Cohoes Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cohoes, 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 Cohoes on the city page.
What other schools are in Cohoes City School District?
Besides Cohoes Middle School, Cohoes City School District also operates Cohoes High School (607 students), Harmony Hill School (384 students), and Abram Lansing School (305 students). See the Cohoes City School District district page for the complete list.