Enrollment
329
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 361476006761
Hoosick Falls Middle School — Hoosick Falls, NY
Federal NCES profile for Hoosick Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hoosick Falls Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoosick Falls Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hoosick Falls Middle School reports 329 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the New York average and 6% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hoosick Falls Central School District spends $31,497 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.4% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoosick Falls Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in New York — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$31,497
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 329 Top 30% in New York — larger than 70% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.6% -14% vs state
NCES ID 361476006761
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoosick Falls Central School District, which includes Hoosick Falls Middle School.
$31,497
Per student
+6%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hoosick Falls Middle School
How many students attend Hoosick Falls Middle School?
Hoosick Falls Middle School has 329 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HOOSICK FALLS, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoosick Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoosick Falls Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoosick Falls Middle School?
48.6% of students at Hoosick 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 Hoosick Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hoosick Falls Middle School is White at 90.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOOSICK FALLS, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoosick Falls Middle School?
Hoosick Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.