- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cold Spring, NY
Haldane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Haldane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361323006653
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haldane Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cold Spring · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Haldane Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haldane Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cold Spring, NY.
School address
District: Haldane Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361323006653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Haldane Middle School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 361323006653 · Cold Spring, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 8.2:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Haldane High School (318 students)
Haldane Middle School shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Haldane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haldane High S
Haldane High School
318 students
- Haldane Elemen
Haldane Elementary School
293 students
- This school
Haldane Middle School
163 students
What this shows Haldane Middle School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haldane Middle School compares
Haldane Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$30,850
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Haldane Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Haldane Central School District reports $30,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haldane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldane High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haldane Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haldane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Haldane Middle School
How many students attend Haldane Middle School?
Haldane Middle School has 163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cold Spring, NY. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haldane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haldane Middle School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Haldane Middle School?
13.2% of students at Haldane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haldane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haldane Middle School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Cold Spring, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haldane Middle School?
Haldane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Haldane Middle School rank among public schools in Cold Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Haldane Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cold Spring, 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 Haldane Central School District?
Besides Haldane Middle School, Haldane Central School District also operates Haldane High School (318 students) and Haldane Elementary School (293 students). See the Haldane Central School District district page for the complete list.