- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elma, NY
Iroquois Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361536001293
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elma, NY.
School address
District: Iroquois Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361536001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Iroquois Middle School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 361536001293 · Elma, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 9.6:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois Senior High School (628 students)
Iroquois Middle School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Iroquois Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iroquois Senio
Iroquois Senior High School
628 students
- This school
Iroquois Middle School
478 students
- Iroquois Inter
Iroquois Intermediate School
301 students
- Elma Primary S
Elma Primary School
260 students
- Marilla Primar 221
Marilla Primary School
221 students
- Wales Primary 185
Wales Primary School
185 students
What this shows Iroquois Middle School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iroquois Middle School compares
Iroquois Middle School is a growing 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,273
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Iroquois Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Iroquois Central School District reports $25,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iroquois Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elma Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marilla Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wales Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Middle School
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elma, NY. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Iroquois Middle School?
19.1% of students at Iroquois Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Elma, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Iroquois Middle School rank among public schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elma, 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 Iroquois Central School District?
Besides Iroquois Middle School, Iroquois Central School District also operates Iroquois Senior High School (628 students), Iroquois Intermediate School (301 students), and Elma Primary School (260 students). See the Iroquois Central School District district page for the complete list.