Enrollment
846
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baldwinsville, NY
Donald S Ray School
Federal NCES profile for Donald S Ray School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360387000141
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald S Ray School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald S Ray School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald S Ray School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald S Ray School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald S Ray School
Donald S Ray School is a large middle school in Baldwinsville, New York, enrolling 846 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 846 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Baldwinsville Central School District spends $19,045 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 846 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students) and Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students) alongside Donald S Ray 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 Donald S Ray School compares
Donald S Ray 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 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 86.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Donald S Ray School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwinsville Central School District, which includes Donald S Ray School.
$19,045
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 Donald S Ray School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore R Durgee Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald S Ray School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~846 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald S Ray School
How many students attend Donald S Ray School?
Donald S Ray School has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald S Ray School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald S Ray School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald S Ray School?
29.4% of students at Donald S Ray School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald S Ray School?
The largest demographic group at Donald S Ray School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald S Ray School?
Donald S Ray School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Donald S Ray School rank among public schools in Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald S Ray School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Baldwinsville, 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 Baldwinsville on the city page.
Is Donald S Ray School a good school?
Donald S Ray School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. 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 Baldwinsville Central School District?
Besides Donald S Ray School, Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students), Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students), and Mae E Reynolds School (513 students). See the Baldwinsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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