- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sanborn, NY
Edward Town Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edward Town Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362085002949
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Town Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sanborn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Town Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Town Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanborn, NY.
School address
District: Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362085002949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Edward Town Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362085002949 · Sanborn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 11.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students)
Edward Town Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Edward Town Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara-Wheatf
Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School
1,041 students
- This school
Edward Town Middle School
723 students
- Errick Road El
Errick Road Elementary School
501 students
- West Street El 401
West Street Elementary School
401 students
- Colonial Villa 351
Colonial Village Elementary School
351 students
- Tuscarora Elem 70
Tuscarora Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Edward Town Middle School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Town Middle School compares
Edward Town Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$24,180
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Edward Town Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District reports $24,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Town Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Errick Road Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Street Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Village Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Town Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Town Middle School
How many students attend Edward Town Middle School?
Edward Town Middle School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sanborn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Town Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Town Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Town Middle School?
46.1% of students at Edward Town Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Town Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edward Town Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Sanborn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Town Middle School?
Edward Town Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Edward Town Middle School rank among public schools in Sanborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Town Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanborn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Besides Edward Town Middle School, Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District also operates Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students), Errick Road Elementary School (501 students), and West Street Elementary School (401 students). See the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District district page for the complete list.