Enrollment
655
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Draper Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Draper Middle School
Draper Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 655 students.
At 11.3:1, 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 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 655 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 685 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District spends $19,451 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 655 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Mohonasen Senior High School (924 students) and Herman L Bradt Elementary School (602 students) alongside Draper 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 Draper Middle School compares
Draper 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,451
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
Counselors3.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, which includes Draper Middle School.
$19,451
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 43.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~655 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Draper Middle School a good school?
Draper Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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