Enrollment
453
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fredonia, NY
Fredonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fredonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361152000908
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fredonia Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fredonia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fredonia Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fredonia Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, NY.
School address
District: Fredonia Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361152000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fredonia Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fredonia Middle School
Fredonia Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fredonia, New York, enrolling 453 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 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.
Against 934 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #488.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fredonia Central School District also operates Fredonia High School (461 students) and Fredonia Elementary School (432 students) alongside Fredonia 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 Fredonia Middle School compares
Fredonia 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 | 39.4% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
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
11:1
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
34.0%
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
$21,548
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Fredonia Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredonia Central School District, which includes Fredonia Middle School.
$21,548
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Fredonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheelock Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fredonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~453 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fredonia Middle School
How many students attend Fredonia Middle School?
Fredonia Middle School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fredonia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fredonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fredonia 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 Fredonia Middle School?
39.4% of students at Fredonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fredonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fredonia Middle School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Fredonia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fredonia Middle School?
Fredonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fredonia Middle School rank among public schools in Fredonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Fredonia Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, 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 Fredonia on the city page.
Is Fredonia Middle School a good school?
Fredonia Middle School earns 39/100 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 Fredonia Central School District?
Besides Fredonia Middle School, Fredonia Central School District also operates Fredonia High School (461 students), Fredonia Elementary School (432 students), and Wheelock Primary School (138 students). See the Fredonia Central School District district page for the complete list.
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