Enrollment
421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Depew, NY
Depew Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Depew Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360903000690
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Depew Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Depew · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Depew Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Depew Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Depew, NY.
School address
District: Depew Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360903000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Depew Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Depew Middle School
Depew Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Depew, New York, enrolling 421 students.
At 11.1:1, 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 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 938 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #198.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Depew Union Free School District also operates Cayuga Heights Elementary School (846 students) and Depew High School (581 students) alongside Depew 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 Depew Middle School compares
Depew 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$21,773
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Depew Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Depew Union Free School District, which includes Depew Middle School.
$21,773
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 47.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Depew Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Depew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Depew Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Depew Middle School
How many students attend Depew Middle School?
Depew Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Depew, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Depew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Depew Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Depew Middle School?
44.0% of students at Depew Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Depew Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Depew Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Depew, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Depew Middle School?
Depew Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Depew Middle School rank among public schools in Depew?
By Resource Investment Index, Depew Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Depew, 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 Depew on the city page.
Is Depew Middle School a good school?
Depew Middle School earns 46/100 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 Depew Union Free School District?
Besides Depew Middle School, Depew Union Free School District also operates Cayuga Heights Elementary School (846 students) and Depew High School (581 students). See the Depew Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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