- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glens Falls, NY
Glens Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glens Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361224000980
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glens Falls Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glens Falls Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glens Falls Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: Glens Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 361224000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Glens Falls Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 361224000980 · Glens Falls, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 10:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students)
Glens Falls Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Glens Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glens Falls Se
Glens Falls Senior High School
628 students
- This school
Glens Falls Middle School
610 students
- Kensington Roa
Kensington Road School
263 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights School
260 students
- Big Cross Stre 211
Big Cross Street School
211 students
What this shows Glens Falls Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glens Falls Middle School compares
Glens Falls 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$22,809
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Glens Falls Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Glens Falls City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glens Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kensington Road School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Cross Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glens Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glens Falls Middle School
How many students attend Glens Falls Middle School?
Glens Falls Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glens Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Glens Falls Middle School?
45.7% of students at Glens Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glens Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glens Falls Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glens Falls Middle School?
Glens Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Glens Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Glens Falls Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Glens Falls, 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 Glens Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Glens Falls City School District?
Besides Glens Falls Middle School, Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students), Kensington Road School (263 students), and Jackson Heights School (260 students). See the Glens Falls City School District district page for the complete list.