- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmel, NY
George Fischer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Fischer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360657000439
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Fischer Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Fischer Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Fischer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carmel, NY.
School address
District: Carmel Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360657000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
George Fischer Middle School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 101.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360657000439 · Carmel, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 11.9:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (1,299 students)
George Fischer Middle School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 101.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George Fischer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High Sc
Carmel High School
1,299 students
- This school
George Fischer Middle School
1,138 students
- Matthew Paters 464
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
464 students
- Kent Elementar 384
Kent Elementary School
384 students
- Kent Primary S 366
Kent Primary School
366 students
What this shows George Fischer Middle School reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Fischer Middle School compares
George Fischer 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 | 34.7% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
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
20.1%
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
$33,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, George Fischer Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Carmel Central School District reports $33,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Fischer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthew Paterson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Fischer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,138 students)
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 an elementary school in Carmel, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,130 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Fischer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Fischer 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 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% of enrollment, in Carmel, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Fischer Middle School?
George Fischer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 George Fischer Middle School rank among elementary schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, George Fischer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carmel, 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 Carmel Central School District?
Besides George Fischer Middle School, Carmel Central School District also operates Carmel High School (1,299 students), Matthew Paterson Elementary School (464 students), and Kent Elementary School (384 students). See the Carmel Central School District district page for the complete list.