- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walworth, NY
Gananda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gananda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361174003447
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gananda Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walworth · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gananda Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gananda Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walworth, NY.
School address
District: Gananda Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361174003447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gananda Middle School held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361174003447 · Walworth, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 6.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Mann Elementary School (407 students)
Gananda Middle School held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gananda Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Mann E
Richard Mann Elementary School
407 students
- Ruben a Cirill
Ruben a Cirillo High School
256 students
- This school
Gananda Middle School
176 students
What this shows Gananda Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gananda Middle School compares
Gananda 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,924
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Gananda Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gananda Central School District reports $24,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gananda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Mann Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben a Cirillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gananda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gananda Middle School
How many students attend Gananda Middle School?
Gananda Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walworth, NY. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gananda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gananda Middle School is 6.8:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 57% 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 Gananda Middle School?
34.7% of students at Gananda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gananda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gananda Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Walworth, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gananda Middle School?
Gananda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Gananda Middle School rank among public schools in Walworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Gananda Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walworth, 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 Gananda Central School District?
Besides Gananda Middle School, Gananda Central School District also operates Richard Mann Elementary School (407 students) and Ruben a Cirillo High School (256 students). See the Gananda Central School District district page for the complete list.