- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schenectady, NY
Draper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Draper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360000404544
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Draper Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Draper Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Draper Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000404544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Draper Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360000404544 · Schenectady, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 11.3:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students)
Draper Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 680 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Draper Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohonasen Seni
Mohonasen Senior High School
924 students
- This school
Draper Middle School
655 students
- Herman L Bradt
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
602 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Draper Middle School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Draper Middle School compares
Draper 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$19,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Draper Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District reports $19,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Draper Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohonasen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman L Bradt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Draper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Draper Middle School
How many students attend Draper Middle School?
Draper Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Draper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Draper Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Draper Middle School?
39.3% of students at Draper Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Draper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Draper Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Draper Middle School?
Draper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Draper Middle School rank among middle schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Draper Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District?
Besides Draper Middle School, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students), Herman L Bradt Elementary School (602 students), and Pinewood Elementary School (591 students). See the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District district page for the complete list.