- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ithaca, NY
Dewitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361557001335
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Dewitt Middle School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 361557001335 · Ithaca, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 8.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students)
Dewitt Middle School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dewitt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ithaca Senior
Ithaca Senior High School
1,411 students
- This school 559
Dewitt Middle School
559 students
- Boynton Middle 513
Boynton Middle School
513 students
- South Hill Sch 363
South Hill School
363 students
- Belle Sherman 347
Belle Sherman School
347 students
- Northeast Scho 347
Northeast School
347 students
What this shows Dewitt Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt Middle School compares
Dewitt 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$27,800
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Dewitt Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Ithaca City School District reports $27,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Middle School
How many students attend Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ithaca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Dewitt Middle School?
34.9% of students at Dewitt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Dewitt Middle School rank among public schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides Dewitt Middle School, Ithaca City School District also operates Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students), Boynton Middle School (513 students), and South Hill School (363 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.