Enrollment
1,138
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360657000439
George Fischer Middle School — Carmel, NY
Federal NCES profile for George Fischer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carmel Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Fischer Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Fischer Middle School reports 1,138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 96.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the New York average and 33% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 285 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carmel Central School District spends $35,688 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.4% from local sources (property taxes), 26.5% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Fischer Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in New York — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$35,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 285 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,138 Top 94% in New York — larger than 6% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.7% -38% vs state
NCES ID 360657000439
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 285:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 87
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmel Central School District, which includes George Fischer Middle School.
$35,688
Per student
+20%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 26.5%
Federal 8.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about George Fischer Middle School
How many students attend George Fischer Middle School?
George Fischer Middle School has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in CARMEL, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Fischer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Fischer Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Fischer Middle School?
34.7% of students at George Fischer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Fischer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George Fischer Middle School is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in CARMEL, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Fischer Middle School?
George Fischer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.