- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gowanda, NY
Gowanda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gowanda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361239004858
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gowanda Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gowanda · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gowanda Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, NY.
School address
District: Gowanda Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361239004858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gowanda Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361239004858 · Gowanda, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 8.8:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowanda Elementary School (421 students)
Gowanda Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gowanda Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowanda Elemen
Gowanda Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Gowanda Middle School
334 students
- Gowanda High S
Gowanda High School
298 students
What this shows Gowanda Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gowanda Middle School compares
Gowanda 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$28,374
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Gowanda Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Gowanda Central School District reports $28,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gowanda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanda Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowanda High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gowanda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gowanda Middle School
How many students attend Gowanda Middle School?
Gowanda Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gowanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowanda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowanda Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 Gowanda Middle School?
53.6% of students at Gowanda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gowanda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gowanda Middle School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Gowanda, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gowanda Middle School?
Gowanda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gowanda Middle School rank among public schools in Gowanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, 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 Gowanda Central School District?
Besides Gowanda Middle School, Gowanda Central School District also operates Gowanda Elementary School (421 students) and Gowanda High School (298 students). See the Gowanda Central School District district page for the complete list.