Enrollment
504
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Aurora, NY
East Aurora Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Aurora Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360954000725
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Aurora Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in East Aurora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Aurora Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Aurora Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, NY.
School address
District: East Aurora Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360954000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Aurora Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Aurora Middle School
East Aurora Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in East Aurora, New York, enrolling 504 students.
At 11:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the New York average.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 523 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Aurora Union Free School District also operates Parkdale Elementary School (704 students) and East Aurora High School (542 students) alongside East Aurora 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 East Aurora Middle School compares
East Aurora 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 78% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, East Aurora Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Aurora Union Free School District, which includes East Aurora Middle School.
$21,968
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.8%
State 31.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 East Aurora Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Aurora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Aurora Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Aurora Middle School
How many students attend East Aurora Middle School?
East Aurora Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Aurora, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Aurora Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Aurora Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 East Aurora Middle School?
12.5% of students at East Aurora Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Aurora Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Aurora Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in East Aurora, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Aurora Middle School?
East Aurora Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 East Aurora Middle School rank among public schools in East Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, East Aurora Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, 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 East Aurora on the city page.
Is East Aurora Middle School a good school?
East Aurora Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 East Aurora Union Free School District?
Besides East Aurora Middle School, East Aurora Union Free School District also operates Parkdale Elementary School (704 students) and East Aurora High School (542 students). See the East Aurora Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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