Enrollment
723
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Town Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward Town Middle School
Edward Town Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sanborn, New York, enrolling 723 students.
At 11.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #340.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District also operates Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students) and Errick Road Elementary School (501 students) alongside Edward Town 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 Edward Town Middle School compares
Edward Town 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,399
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, which includes Edward Town Middle School.
$22,399
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 51.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~723 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sanborn on the city page.
Is Edward Town Middle School a good school?
Edward Town Middle School earns 34/100 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 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.
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