- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton Park, NY
Gowana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gowana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362667003635
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gowana Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gowana Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gowana Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Gowana Middle School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362667003635 · Clifton Park, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 13.2:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students)
Gowana Middle School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gowana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenendehowa H
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- This school 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- Acadia Middle 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- Arongen Elemen 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- Shatekon Eleme 560
Shatekon Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Gowana Middle School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gowana Middle School compares
Gowana 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$19,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Gowana Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gowana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shatekon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gowana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gowana Middle School
How many students attend Gowana Middle School?
Gowana Middle School has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowana Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gowana Middle School?
13.1% of students at Gowana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gowana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gowana Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gowana Middle School?
Gowana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Gowana Middle School rank among middle schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Gowana Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clifton Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Gowana Middle School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Koda Middle School (765 students), and Acadia Middle School (761 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.