- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Depew Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360903000690 · Depew, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 11.1:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cayuga Heights Elementary School (846 students)
Depew Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Depew Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cayuga Heights
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
846 students
- Depew High Sch
Depew High School
581 students
- This school
Depew Middle School
421 students
What this shows Depew Middle School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Depew Middle School compares
Depew 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,145
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 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.
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
District finance for Depew Union Free School District reports $22,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.